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adj. VERBS be | become ADV. extremely, highly, very | fairly, reasonably PREP. at I became skilful at drawing. | in highly skilful in his tactics
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skilful
British English , skillful American English good at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or training:
• a skilful player • the artist's skillful use of color • Success in business depends on skilful management.
good at something
able to do something well:
• Maria is extremely good at her job. • He was very good at swimming. • I'm not very good at Maths.
skilled
having a lot of training and experience, and able to do a job well:
• There is a demand for carpenters and other skilled craftsmen. • The country needs highly skilled foreign workers. • Our advisors are skilled at dealing with financial problems.
talented
having a natural ability to do something well:
• a talented artist • She's an exceptionally talented student.
gifted
having a great natural ability, which few people have:
• a gifted writer • a gifted player • a special school for gifted chidlren
very skilful
accomplished
very skilful because you have had a lot of experience of doing something - used especially about musicians, artists, performers etc:
• a highly accomplished pianist • She is one of the most accomplished theatre performers. • She's a popular dancer, and very accomplished.
expert
extremely skilful and having a lot of knowledge about doing something:
• He was an expert skier. • Students learn to cook French food with the help of expert chefs. • Politicians are expert at deflecting criticism.
virtuoso
[ only before noun ] extremely skilful and impressive - used especially about musicians, performers, or performances:
• a virtuoso violinist • The team gave a virtuoso performance in the final.
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