Meaning & use
Habile
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(rare) Skillful, capable, or adroit; adept at handling tasks or situations.
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The habile negotiator resolved the dispute within an hour.
Her habile fingers moved quickly across the piano keys.
A note on using this word
A rare English word derived from French 'habile' and Latin 'habilis' (easily handled), sharing a root with 'able'.
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