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skillful
good at doing something that requires practice
Synonyms
- adept
- capable
- proficient
Antonyms
- inept
- unskilled
skillful in a sentence
The skillful drummer kept a steady beat through the entire song.
The skillful carpenter built a sturdy shelf with perfectly even edges.
Where it comes from
From Old Norse skil 'knowledge' + -ful
Memory hook
Someone skillful is full of skill.
Read it in context
- The Waiting Map Social Science