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
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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Sarah Elk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Truly skilled, effective coaches don’t need to call their players names and berate them for messing up and know that doing so makes players afraid to take risks and be creative, critical parts of being a great soccer player.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Playground knew the country and its skilled crews from past productions.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
With the help of AI, any person could access a highly skilled therapist, tailored to their unique needs, at any time.
—Maytal Eyal, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skilled
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skilled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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