WORKMANLIKE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

workmanlike

adjective

ˈwərk-mən-ˌlīk

Definition of workmanlike

as in virtuoso

accomplished with trained ability the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run

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Recent Examples of workmanlike So call it a quiet, workmanlike beginning for the 13th player taken in the NFL draft, a quarterback the Rams ostensibly chose to become Matthew Stafford’s heir apparent. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 If there’s an awful lot of history to sort out before England-Argentina kicks off, the France-Spain backstory is arguably more workmanlike. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026 Right-hander Michael Lorenzen delivered a workmanlike, five-inning start for the Rockies. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Murdock wasn’t a combine winner and his pro-day numbers were more workmanlike than anything. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workmanlike

Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmanlike

Adjective

Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Bellow felt an affinity with Kennedy’s combination of low-life high jinks, human frailty, and virtuoso style.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtuoso

Adjective

But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

Beauty and precision on your wrist by this masterful Swiss maker, who spent years handling the most complicated, precious pieces at Patek Philippe—the OG along with Voutilainen, Dufour, and Smith.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Since the inception of Puffy, Combs has been the overpowering narrator of his own story, masterful at marketing himself as whatever shiny new version of himself he’s decided to be.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of masterful

Adjective

Alongside the luxury of the town, built on a former Greek and Phoenician colony, is its artistic and literary history.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
The Busan Award, presented across five categories, best film, best director, special jury prize, best actor and artistic contribution, carries total prize money of KRW110 million($80,350).

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of artistic

Adjective

The plains were a far smoother ride, and both our joints and the Jeep’s suspension settled down to coast over kilometres of unbroken grassland.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The advanced thermal control ensures stable temperatures to maintain smooth performance.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

These are the glimmers of something in the fringes that keep The Cherry Orchard, even in our age of jonesing to burn it all down, so miraculously delicate and devastating.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Rich Handel, resident laundry expert at Consumer Reports, warns that mixing heavy fabrics like denim with delicate garments increases friction and degrades the softer material.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of delicate

Adjective

There’s expert work also from Pyle as a careworn law enforcement officer unable to remain indifferent to the taking of another life in the name of the law.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Have a look at our expert roundup of the best Bluetooth headsets.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of expert

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