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- [skil-fuh l]
- /ˈskɪl fəl/
- /ˈskɪl.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skil-fuh l]
- /ˈskɪl fəl/
Definitions of skillful word
- adjective skillful having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler. 1
- adjective skillful showing or involving skill: a skillful display of fancy diving. 1
- adjective skillful Obsolete. reasonable; rational. 1
- adjective skillful having or showing skill; accomplished; expert 0
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Origin of skillful
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at skill1, -ful
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Parts of speech for Skillful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skillful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
skillful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skillful
adj skillful
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- able — Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
- adept — Someone who is adept at something can do it skilfully.
adjective skillful
- consummate — You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
- crack — If something hard cracks, or if you crack it, it becomes slightly damaged, with lines appearing on its surface.
- crackerjack — Someone or something that is crackerjack is excellent or of very high quality.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
Antonyms for skillful
adj skillful
- all thumbs — clumsy
- amateurish — If you describe something as amateurish, you think that it is not skilfully made or done.
- anti-climactic — of, like, pertaining to, or expressing anticlimax.
- anticlimactic — of, having, or like an anticlimax
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
adjective skillful
- amateur — An amateur is someone who does something as a hobby and not as a job.
- discommodious — Not commodious; uncomfortable.
- forceless — Without force.
- inadept — Not adept.
Top questions with skillful
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