capable
adjective
having power and ability; efficient; competent.
capably
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a word derived from
capable.
Example Sentences
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She capably belts out the chorus yet never conveys the stakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
But with “Tuner,” he proves he can capably play in another key, while delivering one of the freshest surprises of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Plenty of older lawmakers continue to capably serve; in some cases, seniority can make them more effective advocates for their constituents.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
It’s cold comfort, a phrase that could capably describe the entire vibe of “Sorry, Baby.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
Like Olympic medals and tennis trophies, all they signified was that the owner had done something of no benefit to anyone more capably than everyone else.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
