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- [skil-fuh l]
- /ˈskɪl fəl/
- /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/
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- [skil-fuh l]
- /ˈskɪl fəl/
Definitions of skillfully word
- adjective skillfully having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler. 1
- adjective skillfully showing or involving skill: a skillful display of fancy diving. 1
- adjective skillfully Obsolete. reasonable; rational. 1
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Origin of skillfully
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 Skillfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skillfully 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
skillfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skillfully
adv skillfully
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
adverb skillfully
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
- beautifully — in a beautiful manner
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- comprehendingly — In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
- conveniently — suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
Antonyms for skillfully
adv skillfully
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
adverb skillfully
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- fumblingly — In a fumbling manner.
- gawkily — In a gawky manner.
- gracelessly — In a graceless manner.
- grimly — stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise: grim determination; grim necessity.
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