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skillful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskɪlfəl/

skillful means: Able to do something very well because of practice or experience.

adjective

GOOD AT SOMETHINGB2

Able to do something very well because of practice or experience.

  • She is a skillful driver.
  • His skillful handling of the boat kept us safe.
  • Are you skillful at repairing old clocks?

How to use it: skillful at something/doing something (He is skillful at solving difficult puzzles.); skillful in something/doing something (She is skillful in the use of color.)

Similar words: skilled, expert, able

Opposites: unskilled, clumsy

Common phrases: skillful player, skillful handling, skillful at something

Questions about skillful

What does skillful mean?

Able to do something very well because of practice or experience.

What is skillful in other languages?

Türkçe: becerikli · Español: hábil · Français: habile · Deutsch: geschickt · Italiano: abile · 日本語: 熟練した

How do you pronounce skillful?

It is pronounced /ˈskɪlfəl/.

How do you use skillful in a sentence?

She is a skillful driver. His skillful handling of the boat kept us safe.

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