adept(noun, adjective) adjective1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude- adept in handicrafts- an adept jugglerSimilar word(s): skilled, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skilful, skillful noun1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any fieldSimilar word(s): ace, champion, genius, hotshot, maven, mavin, sensation, star, superstar, virtuoso, whiz, whizz, wiz, wizardDefinition categories: person, expert