Skillful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Done with delicacy and skill; "a nice bit of craft"; "a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer"; "a nice shot".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The chef's skillful hands moved quickly and precisely as she chopped the vegetables for the salad.
- The surgeon's skillful fingers stitched the wound with a delicate touch, leaving a nearly invisible scar.
- The skillful potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase, her fingers moving deftly as she worked.
- The carpenter's skillful use of a micrometer ensured that the cabinets fit together perfectly, with no gaps or uneven edges.
- The golfer's skillful swing sent the ball soaring through the air, landing with a soft thud on the green.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The chef's skillful hands moved quickly and precisely as she chopped the vegetables for the salad.
- The company hired a skillful programmer to develop their new mobile app.
- The artist's skillful use of color and light created a breathtaking landscape painting.
- The surgeon's skillful hands guided the robotic instruments with ease during the complex operation.
- The skillful negotiator was able to resolve the dispute between the two parties without going to court.