Meaning of skilled in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   skilled

   Definitions

   1. having or showing or requiring special skill

   Examples

   • « only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team »
   • « a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience »
   • « a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow »
   • « a skilled trade »

   Synonyms

   • accomplished
   • complete
   • arch(a)
   • ball-hawking
   • consummate
   • masterful
   • masterly
   • virtuoso(a)
   • delicate
   • mean
   • sure-handed
   • trained
   • versatile
   • adept
   • expert
   • good
   • practiced
   • proficient
   • skillful
   • skilful
   • hot

   Antonyms

   • unskilled

See also

• competent
• experienced