seem adept
Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words
Indicates an appearance of being skillful.
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Examples (10)
- The new programmer seems quite adept at debugging complex code.
- From the way she handled the instrument, she seemed adept at playing the violin.
- He doesn't say much, but he seems adept at understanding people's motivations.
- The politician seemed adept at deflecting difficult questions during the press conference.
- Even as a child, he seemed adept at drawing realistic portraits.
- Although he's experienced, he doesn't always seem adept at managing his team.
- To succeed in this role, one must seem adept at navigating corporate politics.
- Despite her initial nervousness, the surgeon seemed remarkably adept at performing the delicate procedure.
- Give him a week with the new system, and he'll seem adept to everyone.
- She's only a beginner, but she already seems adept at using the advanced features.