Skillful

/ˈskɪl.fəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having or showing skill; adept or proficient.

The skillful artist painted a breathtaking landscape.

characterized by or exhibiting skill; dexterous.

She performed a skillful maneuver on the balance beam.

able to do something well or with great competence.

His skillful handling of the negotiations resulted in a successful outcome.

marked by a high level of expertise.

The chef's skillful techniques impressed all the guests at the dinner.

Middle English, from 'skill' + '-ful' suffix

skillful hands

Refers to someone adept at manual tasks or crafts.

skillful negotiation

The art of reaching an agreement with great proficiency.

skill

The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience.

skillfulness

The quality of being skillful.

skilled

Having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task.

On point

Her performance was on point; she is truly skillful.

Nailed it

He really nailed it with that presentation; so skillful!