Meaning
In an able manner; with great ability.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English abeliche, abelyche, abilliche, abliche; equivalent to able + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
incompetently
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-31LABDORY
- 2026-04-14BALECIY
- 2026-03-09BADILUY
- 2025-09-05ABEJLNY
- 2025-08-24BATLIRY
- 2025-07-24LANFBIY
- 2025-06-09BAYTHIL
- 2025-05-31LYAVEBO
- 2025-01-16BYOLNAT
- 2024-11-06LABEJNY
- 2024-01-31BYAUGDL
- 2023-08-27YALCBIM
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.