ablest
Best for it
Ablest is the superlative form of able—the most capable or skilled: She was the ablest student in the class.
The form is somewhat formal; in casual speech, most able often substitutes.
Having learned ability
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- masterfulHighly skilled and authoritative
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
experienced · knowledgeable · qualified · talented · accomplished · seasoned · practiced · trained
Having required skills
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- strongHaving great physical power
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- resilientAble to recover quickly
resourceful · versatile · robust · agile · vigorous · hardy · fit · powerful
Mentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- savvyPractical shrewdness
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
wise · judicious · prudent · canny · sagacious · perceptive · clever · sharp
Generating useful output
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- effectiveProducing intended results
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
organized · economical · expeditious · optimized · time-saving · cost-effective · lean · industrious
skilled
Having learned ability
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- masterfulHighly skilled and authoritative
adept · experienced · knowledgeable · qualified · talented · accomplished · seasoned · practiced · trained · polished
capable
Having required skills
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- strongHaving great physical power
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
resilient · resourceful · versatile · robust · agile · vigorous · hardy · fit · powerful · effective
astute
Mentally sharp, discerning
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- savvyPractical shrewdness
- discerningHaving keen judgment
insightful · wise · judicious · prudent · canny · sagacious · perceptive · clever · sharp · brilliant
productive
Generating useful output
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- effectiveProducing intended results
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
methodical · organized · economical · expeditious · optimized · time-saving · cost-effective · lean · industrious · diligent
- be able toHave the capacity
- was able toHad capacity for
- being able toHaving the capacity
- is able toHas capability for
- been able toHad capacity for
- differently ableEuphemism for having impairments
able, enable, unable, disabled, disable, enabled, abler, disables, enabler