adept

/ə-ˈdept/

derivative of

adjective

  1. thoroughly proficient : expert

an adept negotiator

proficient adept skilled skillful expert mean having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession. proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice. adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency.

noun

  1. a highly skilled or well-trained individual : expert

an adept at chess