skillful

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a high level of ability or expertise in a particular area; proficient.

  - "The chef is very skillful in preparing Italian dishes."
  - "The surgeon's skillful hands saved many lives."

• verb

  Performing an action with great dexterity and control.

  - "He skillfully navigated the narrow mountain road."
  - "The magician skillfully manipulated the cards."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɪl.fəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skillful
piful , fulfill , skillful

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Variants

List of all variants of skillful that leads to same result
skillful , skillfully , skillfulness , skillfulnesses , skilful

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Forms

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skillfully, skillfulness, skillfuls

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Etymology

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From Old English 'scylf' meaning 'edge, border, boundary, side' and later developed the meaning of 'skill, ability'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'skillful' is often used interchangeably with the term 'expert'.

2. In the context of sports, a skillful player is one who possesses a high level of control and mastery over the ball or the game.

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Related Concepts

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1. expertise: A high level of knowledge or proficiency in a particular area.

2. proficiency: The ability to use a particular skill or knowledge effectively.

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Culture

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Skillful is often used in various forms of art, literature, and music to describe the mastery of an artist or performer. For instance, a painter's skillful use of color and brush strokes, a writer's skillful storytelling, or a musician's skillful playing of an instrument.

How to Memorize "skillful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person demonstrating a skill or expertise, such as a painter painting a beautiful landscape or a musician playing an instrument.
   - Imagine the person's hands moving gracefully and efficiently.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skillful' with the image of a master craftsman or a seasoned performer.
   - Think of someone who has spent years perfecting their craft or art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence or phrase that helps you remember the definition of 'skillful'. For example, 'Skillful people are proficient and able to perform tasks with great dexterity.'

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