Definition of ABLY

ably

Meanings

Adverb

  • with competence; in a competent capable manner

Adv

  • In an able manner; with great ability.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English abeliche, abelyche, abilliche, abliche; equivalent to able + -ly.

Antonyms

incompetently

Scrabble Score: 9

ably is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ably is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ably is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

ably is a valid Words With Friends word