skilled

adjective

ˈskild 

1

: having acquired mastery of or skill in something (such as a technique or a trade)

skilled in the art of negotiation

2

: of, relating to, or requiring workers or labor with skill and training in a particular occupation, craft, or trade

Synonyms

• accomplished
• ace
• adept
• compleat
• complete
• consummate
• crack
• crackerjack
• educated
• experienced
• expert
• good
• great
• master
• masterful
• masterly
• practiced
• practised
• professed
• proficient
• skillful
• versed
• veteran
• virtuoso

Choose the Right Synonym for skilled

proficient, adept, skilled, skillful, expert mean having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession.

proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice.

proficient in translating foreign languages

adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency.

adept at doing long division

skilled stresses mastery of technique.

a skilled surgeon

skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance.

skillful drivers

expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill.

expert in the evaluation of wines

Examples of skilled in a Sentence

a very skilled and talented writer

He is skilled at cooking.

Carpentry is a skilled trade.

Recent Examples on the Web

When examining adoption challenges, finance, cybersecurity, and enterprise software sectors face significant obstacles, such as skilled personnel shortages, data privacy issues, and integration with existing systems. —Quora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

For years, this vital task of ensuring software quality has been the domain of skilled programmers, whose meticulous work has been crucial to launching reliable products and sometimes slows down the velocity of new features. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024

Each year, 12 artists are selected to work along with skilled craftspeople, six in Kohler’s foundry and six in the pottery area, with the opportunity to learn and create their art with Kohler’s materials, equipment, and technical expertise. —Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024

As skilled and shifty as the veteran point guard is, Schroder isn’t Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the MVP candidate the Warriors will have to stop on Wednesday. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

skilled

adjective

ˈskild 

1

: having skill : expert

skilled workers

2

: requiring skill and training

a skilled trade