someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
[ Syn: ace , champion , sensation , maven , mavin , virtuoso , genius , hotshot , star , superstar , whiz , whizz , wizard , wiz ]
adept (n.)
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; adept in handicrafts; an adept juggler; an expert job; a good mechanic; a practiced marksman; a proficient engineer; a lesser-known but no less skillful composer; the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
[ Syn: expert , good , practiced , proficient , skillful , skilful ]