habile

[ hab-il ]

adjective

1. skillful; dexterous; adroit.

habile

/ ˈhæbiːl /

adjective

1. rare.
   skilful
2. obsolete.
   fit

Word History and Origins

Origin of habile¹

1375–1425; late Middle English habyll < Latin habilis handy, apt; able

Word History and Origins

Origin of habile¹

C14: from Latin habilis, from habēre to have; see able

Example Sentences

Whether in his study of political problems, his pictures of people, or his sketches of scenery, he is equally keen and habile.

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Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habileté.

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Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habileté.

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Elsewhere he calls him, ‘cet habile naturaliste; ce savant clbre,’ vol.

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From French, "habile," in which we see the etymology of "able."

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