skilled

[skild]

adjective

1. having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.

2. showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.

skilled

/ skɪld /

adjective

1. possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training

2. (prenominal) involving skill or special training

   a skilled job

Other Word Forms

• multiskilled adjective
• nonskilled adjective
• overskilled adjective
• underskilled adjective
• well-skilled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of skilled¹

First recorded in 1545–55; skill ¹ + -ed ³

Synonym Study

See skillful.

Example Sentences

It has been told to ensure residents' health and wellbeing needs were being accurately assessed, documented and met - and that there was skilled and compassionate leadership at all levels of the organisation.

From BBC

David Brooks, chief executive of Ineos Acetyls, said it was a "very difficult time" for the "highly skilled" team at the Hull facility and the decision to cut jobs was "was not taken lightly".

From BBC

The drummer and lyricist for beloved Canadian hard-rock trio Rush was widely considered one of rock’s most skilled instrumentalists.

From Los Angeles Times

And of course a skilled magician, like a technology executive pitching a product, can make an audience believe anything.

From Los Angeles Times

Her organisation supports female weavers, whom she and many others recognise as skilled artisans, through education and training.

From BBC

Related Words

• able 
• adept 
• experienced 
• proficient