What is the meaning of adept?

noun

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
- synonyms: ace, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz

adjective

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude.
- usage: "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"
- synonyms: expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful

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