Antonyms for capably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : key-puh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ pə bəl

Definition of capably

Origin : 1560s, from Middle French capable or directly from Late Latin capabilis "receptive; able to grasp or hold," used by theologians, from Latin capax "able to hold much, broad, wide, roomy;" also "receptive, fit for;" adjectival form of capere "to grasp, lay hold, take, catch; undertake; take in, hold; be large enough for; comprehend," from PIE *kap- "to grasp" (cf. Sanskrit kapati "two handfuls;" Greek kaptein "to swallow, gulp down;" Lettish kampiu "seize;" Old Irish cacht "servant-girl," literally "captive;" Welsh caeth "captive, slave;" Gothic haban "have, hold;" Old English hæft "handle," habban "to have, hold," Modern English have). Related: Capably.

As in effectively : adv efficiently
As in intelligently : adv cleverly
As in adequately : adv sufficiently
As in ably : adv capably

Example sentences :

"I started the girlies off to eight o'clock service," she said capably.
Extract from : « The Heart of Rachael » by Kathleen Norris

She was serving the judicial party herself, and capably, too.
Extract from : « Langford of the Three Bars » by Kate Boyles

"No, I'm only going over to Kepplers," replied Betty capably.
Extract from : « Betty Gordon in Washington » by Alice B. Emerson

If he so does, capably and without delay, thou shalt possess the jewels.
Extract from : « Kai Lung's Golden Hours » by Ernest Bramah

Dr. Mangan drove home as swiftly and capably as was his wont.
Extract from : « Mount Music » by E. Oe. Somerville and Martin Ross

Untiring in his efforts to defend the fortress, Velasco resolutely and capably endeavored to foil the enemy's designs.
Extract from : « The History of Cuba, vol. 2 » by Willis Fletcher Johnson

After a silent examination he opened his worn and faded saddle-bags and proceeded taciturnly but capably with his work.
Extract from : « The Portal of Dreams » by Charles Neville Buck

As one occupying a unique position, he realized that he had a reputation to sustain, and capably he sustained it.
Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb

They had then capably taken up the pleasant task of electing their officers and performed it with business-like snap.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean College Freshman » by Pauline Lester

This position of trust and responsibility has been capably filled for nearly ten years by Sister Mary Alphonsus.
Extract from : « History of Linn County Iowa » by Luther A. Brewer

Synonyms for capably

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