skillful meaning and definition

SKILLFUL adjective

Definition of skillful (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skilful
2. done with delicacy and skill
   • "a nice bit of craft"; "a job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer"; "a nice shot"
   • synonyms: nice