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1
accomplished with trained ability
- the ice skater performed a skillful and graceful series of jumps
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2
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
- performance testing of automobiles that should be done only by skillful drivers on a closed course
Synonyms for skillful
- accomplished,
- ace,
- adept,
- compleat,
- complete,
- consummate,
- crack,
- crackerjack,
- educated,
- experienced,
- expert,
- good,
- great,
- master,
- masterful,
- masterly,
- practiced
- (also practised),
- professed,
- proficient,
- skilled,
- versed,
- veteran,
- virtuoso
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- all-around
- (also all-round),
- well-rounded
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