adv
expertly
EHK-spt-lee
Expertly (adv) means In a highly skilled manner. Example: “The chef expertly plated each dish.”
adv
1
In a highly skilled manner.
"The chef expertly plated each dish."
"She expertly navigated the negotiations to a favorable deal."
How to use expertly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone with great skill.
Common pairings
expertly crafted
expertly handled
Word forms
more expertly comparative, most expertly superlative
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Etymology
From expert + the adverb ending -ly.
Synonyms
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like an expert
Rhymes for expertly
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What does “expertly” mean?
The word “expertly” means in a highly skilled manner. In plain terms, done with great skill.
How do you pronounce “expertly”?
“Expertly” is pronounced EHK-spt-lee (/ˈɛk.spɝt.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “expertly” in a sentence?
Here is “expertly” used in a sentence: “The chef expertly plated each dish.”
What part of speech is “expertly”?
“Expertly” is an adverb.