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Skillful

/ˈskɪl.fəl/

Possessing skill.

📖 Definitions of "Skillful"

adjective
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    Possessing skill.

🔄 Synonyms of "Skillful"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
adeptnounOne fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
proficientnounGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
goodnounOf a person or an animal:
skilledHaving or showing skill; skillful.
niceverb(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
expertnounA person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
preciseverb(loosely) Both exact and accurate.
practicedskillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
skilfulCommonwealth and Irish form standard spelling of skillful

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Skillful"

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WordDefinition
skilledHaving or showing skill; skillful.
adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
expertExtraordinary capable or knowledgeable.
practicedverbskillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
precise(loosely) Both exact and accurate.
goodOf a person or an animal:
nice(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
skilfulCommonwealth and Irish form standard spelling of skillful
talentedEndowed with one or more talents.
adroitdeft, dexterous, or skillful
deftQuick and neat in action; skillful.
seasonedOf a food, often a liquid: containing seasonings
experiencedHaving experience and skill in a subject.
wiseShowing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
cleverQuick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
nifty(colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
ableHaving the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
handynounEasy to use, useful.

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