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skillful

[skil-fuhl] / ˈskɪl fəl /
ADJECTIVE
able, talented
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished adept adroit competent experienced practical proficient seasoned skilled smart trained
WEAK
a hand at apt brainy clever crack crackerjack dexterous expert good handy hotdog learned on the ball practiced prepared primed pro professional quick ready really into savvy sharp smooth there tuned-in versant versed vet veteran well-versed whiz wicked wised up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
awkward clumsy incapable incompetent inefficient inept inexperienced stupid unable unseasoned unskilled untrained
WEAK
green ignorant incapacitated unskillful untalented

Example Sentences

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At his best, he is undoubtedly one of England's most skillful seamers but his fitness and reliability remains a concern.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

“Literature nowadays is a trade,” Milvain insists: Putting aside men of genius, who may succeed by mere cosmic force, your successful man of letters is your skillful tradesman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Ambani, a quiet but skillful networker, seemed on the path to forging a good relationship with Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 29, 2025

Able to switch moods and tones with a stylish, skillful ease, Trier brings out the best in all the film’s performers, mixing a knowing, bittersweet humor with deep insights.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Brad and Angelina were under siege by the paparazzi. skillful.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner