Definitions for habile

habile hab·ile

Spelling: [hab-il]
IPA: /ˈhæb ɪl/

Habile is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in habile (abehil).

Definitions for habile

adjective

  1. skillful; dexterous; adroit.

Origin of habile

1375-1425; late Middle English habyll Latin habilis handy, apt; see able

Examples for habile

The habile Major descried the party the instant he entered the room, and led the lady directly to it.

Whether in his study of political problems, his pictures of people, or his sketches of scenery, he is equally keen and habile.

From French, "habile," in which we see the etymology of "able."

The Indian must yield to them in this knowledge, and even the habile sailor makes but a clumsy knot in comparison.

Word Value for habile
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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