a ‧ bly /ˈeɪbli/ BrE AmE adverb
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ ability ≠ ↑ inability , ↑ disability ; adjective : ↑ able ≠ ↑ unable , ↑ disabled ; verb : ↑ enable ≠ ↑ disable ; adverb : ↑ ably ]
cleverly, skilfully, or well:
She was ably assisted by her team of researchers.