skillfully US
ˈskɪlfəli
See also: skilfully (UK)
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Definition of skillfully - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
showing expertiseUSin a way that shows great ability or expertiseUS
  • She skillfully negotiated the complex contract..
adeptly expertly proficiently
2.
artUSin a manner showing artistic talentUS
  • He skillfully painted the portrait.
artistically creatively masterfully
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Origin of skillfully

Old Norse, skil (discernment) + full (full of)

Terms with skillfully included in their meaning

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nicelyadv.
skillfully
with skill or competence
entertainment
art of skillfully throwing and catching objects
skill
done very skillfully
planning
skillfully arrange for something to occur
handedadj.
skill in use
using a specific hand more skillfully
neatadj.
skillfulness
skillfully or cleverly done
hide skillfully
conceal something in the hand
sports
impressive act of catching something skillfully

Examples of skillfully in a sentence

  • He skillfully avoided the tricky questions during the interview.
  • The chef skillfully carved the turkey.
  • She skillfully wove the intricate tapestry.

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  1. French:avec habileté, avec talent, ...
  2. German:geschickt, kunstvoll, ...
  3. Italian:con destrezza, con abilità, ...
  4. Spanish:habilidosamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:habilmente, ...
  6. Chinese:巧妙地, 艺术地, ...
  7. Japanese:巧みに, 技術的に, ...
  8. Arabic:بِمَهَارَة, بِإِتْقَان, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּמִיּוּמָנוּת, בְּכִישָׁרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:умело, мастерски, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вміло, ...
  12. Hindi:कुशलतापूर्वक, हुनरमंद तरीके से, ...

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