SKILLFUL Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word skillful. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SKILLFUL
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adept | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
expert | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood | ||||||||
practiced | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • skillful after much practice | ||||||||
proficient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
able | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something adjective satellite • have the skills and qualifications to do things well • having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity • having a strong healthy body | ||||||||
accomplished | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • highly skilled • successfully completed or brought to an end • settled securely and unconditionally | ||||||||
adroit | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • quick or skillful or adept in action or thought | ||||||||
capable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability • (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • possibly accepting or permitting • having the requisite qualities for • have the skills and qualifications to do things well | ||||||||
clever | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others • mentally quick and resourceful • showing inventiveness and skill | ||||||||
competent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient • legally qualified or sufficient adjective satellite • adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional | ||||||||
deft | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands | ||||||||
dexterous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands | ||||||||
efficient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being effective without wasting time or effort or expense adjective satellite • able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively | ||||||||
experienced | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation | ||||||||
gifted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • endowed with talent or talents | ||||||||
handy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) adjective satellite • easy to reach • useful and convenient • skillful with the hands | ||||||||
ingenious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing inventiveness and skill | ||||||||
knowledgeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • highly educated; having extensive information or understanding • alert and fully informed • thoroughly acquainted through study or experience | ||||||||
masterly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or revealing supreme mastery or skill | ||||||||
polished | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • perfected or made shiny and smooth adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed • (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | ||||||||