skilled

adjective
UK: /skɪld/
US: /skɪld/

  1. Having the ability to do something well; very good at doing something because you have a lot of experience.

    1. She is a skilled dancer and a good singer too.
    2. He's a skilled negotiator, so he usually gets what he wants in deals.

  2. Involving or needing special abilities that require training and experience.

    1. This job needs skilled workers who can do it right.
    2. The skilled craftsmanship is evident in the intricate details of the handmade furniture.

Synonyms

proficient adept competent accomplished expert

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skilled" in English means: Having the ability to do something well; very good at doing something because you have a lot of experience., Involving or needing special abilities that require training and experience..

The phonetic transcription of "skilled" is /skɪld/ in British English and /skɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skilled": proficient, adept, competent, accomplished, expert.

Example usage of "skilled": "She is a skilled dancer and a good singer too.". More examples on the page.