Word Type

Adjective

Verb

Adjective

The word "skilled" can be used as adjective, verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

unskilled

Coordinate Terms

low-skilled semi-skilled semiskilled

Derived Terms

a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor low-skilled multi-skilled multiskilled semi-skilled

Etymologically Related To

skill

Inflected/Variant Forms

skill

Related Terms

efficient excellent forte knowledgeable skill

Related Terms

competent experienced skill skillful

Similar Terms

accomplished accomplished adept ball hawking ball-hawking competent complete consummate delicate delicate experienced experient expert good hot hot masterful masterful masterly mean practiced proficient proficient skilful skillful sure handed sure-handed technical technical versatile versatile virtuoso white-collar

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