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Skilled

/skɪld/

Having or showing skill; skillful.

📖 Definitions of "Skilled"

adjective
  1. 1

    Having or showing skill; skillful.

  2. 2

    Requiring special abilities or training.

🔄 Synonyms of "Skilled"

21 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
delicatenounEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
adeptnounOne fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
proficientnounGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
meanverbTo intend.
goodnounOf a person or an animal:
coolverb(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
hotverbRelating to heat and conditions which produce it.
finenounSenses referring to subjective quality.
consummateverbComplete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
completeverb(transitive) To make whole or entire.
versatileCapable of doing many things competently.
expertnounA person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
accomplishedHaving many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
skillfulPossessing skill; skilled.
practicedskillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
masterfulIn the manner of a master; very skillful.ç
skilfulCommonwealth and Irish form standard spelling of skillful
trainedHaving undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination).
masterlyExecuted in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
sure-handedConfident and skillful; practiced; expert.
ball-hawkingnoun(sports) An act of catching or obtaining possession of the ball in a skillful manner; the action of a ball hawk.

↔️ Antonyms of "Skilled"

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WordDefinition
unskilledOf a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Skilled"

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WordDefinition
skillfulPossessing skill; skilled.
adeptnounOne fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
expertnounA person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
practicedverbskillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
sure-handedConfident and skillful; practiced; expert.
masterlyExecuted in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
masterfulIn the manner of a master; very skillful.ç
goodOf a person or an animal:
fineSenses referring to subjective quality.
consummateComplete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
meannounLow in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
accomplishedverbHaving many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
masterMasterful.
versatileCapable of doing many things competently.
delicateEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
completeWith all parts included; with nothing missing; full.
trainedHaving undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination).
skilfulCommonwealth and Irish form standard spelling of skillful
virtuosonounSpecifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

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