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PROFICIENT Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word proficient. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word proficient. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PROFICIENT

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expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

adept
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

skilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing or requiring special skill

accomplished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly skilled

• successfully completed or brought to an end

• settled securely and unconditionally

capable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

adjective satellite

• possibly accepting or permitting

• having the requisite qualities for

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

competent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

experienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

masterly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

talented
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with talent or talents

practiced
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• skillful after much practice

fluent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

good
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

• morally admirable

noun

• benefit

• moral excellence or admirableness

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

adjective satellite

• having the normally expected amount

• deserving of esteem and respect

• promoting or enhancing well-being

• agreeable or pleasing

• of moral excellence

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• thorough

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• financially safe

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• resulting favorably

• exerting force or influence

• capable of pleasing

• appealing to the mind

• in excellent physical condition

• tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

• not forged

• not left to spoil

• generally admired

skilful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

skillful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• done with delicacy and skill

technical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

• characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences

• of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles

• relating to or concerned with machinery or tools

• according to strict interpretation of the law or set of rules

noun

• a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it

• (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play

adjective satellite

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

• resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations

Best Hypernyms For PROFICIENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for proficient, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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accomplished adept capable competent efficient excellent experienced expert gifted knowledgeable masterful qualified skilled talented trained

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