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
Examples of skilled in a Sentence
a very skilled and talented writer
He is skilled at cooking.
Carpentry is a skilled trade.
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Smith's father Mike told TMZ — which was first to report the news — that his daughter was a skilled rider and speculated that a deer was the cause of the sudden swerve.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, offering bottomless mimosas when ordered with entrees like skilled cornbread Benedict or chicken & waffle.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
The series stars Marcia Gay Harden as a defense attorney, while Skylar Astin plays her son and a skilled private investigator who gets hired by her firm.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
One client, a skilled worker who suffered a debilitating fall from heights, received a multi-million dollar settlement thanks to GGL's tireless efforts.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The wind chime is an eco-friendly option that’s handcrafted by Indonesian skilled artisans.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
Soon, Silver joined an army of skilled craftsmen from around the world and went to the building’s aid.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
In Germany, Europe’s largest car market, the lack of skilled workers is less pronounced than in the UK, according to ADAC, the country’s prime supplier of roadside services.
—Jamie Nimmo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Produced by Dweck and Kershaw for Beautiful Stories Productions, the film is shot in black-and-white and celebrates the beauty and passion of a group of skilled Argentine cowboys and cowgirls, known as gauchos.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, offering bottomless mimosas when ordered with entrees like skilled cornbread Benedict or chicken & waffle.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
The series stars Marcia Gay Harden as a defense attorney, while Skylar Astin plays her son and a skilled private investigator who gets hired by her firm.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
One client, a skilled worker who suffered a debilitating fall from heights, received a multi-million dollar settlement thanks to GGL's tireless efforts.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The wind chime is an eco-friendly option that’s handcrafted by Indonesian skilled artisans.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
Soon, Silver joined an army of skilled craftsmen from around the world and went to the building’s aid.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
In Germany, Europe’s largest car market, the lack of skilled workers is less pronounced than in the UK, according to ADAC, the country’s prime supplier of roadside services.
—Jamie Nimmo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Produced by Dweck and Kershaw for Beautiful Stories Productions, the film is shot in black-and-white and celebrates the beauty and passion of a group of skilled Argentine cowboys and cowgirls, known as gauchos.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skilled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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