Word Adverb
skillfully
adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈskɪɫfəɫi/ UK /skˈɪlfəli/ skill·ful·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that shows you have a lot of practice and talent at a specific task.
adv.in a manner demonstrating technical proficiency, dexterity, or mastery of a particular craft or activity.
Examples
“She skillfully handled the difficult situation with grace.”
“The surgeon skillfully performed the operation, ensuring the patient's recovery was as quick as possible.”
“The artisan skillfully blended traditional techniques with modern materials to create a piece that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing.”
Etymology
From Middle English skilfully, skylfully, skilfulliche, equivalent to skillful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English skilfully
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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