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 Words From

• multi·skilled adjective
• non·skilled adjective
• over·skilled adjective
• under·skilled 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

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments.

From Science Daily

"Scotland's crews are some of the best in the world, really highly skilled and its some of the best locations in the world. I mean, look at it, its stunning. "

From BBC

Applicants need 70 points to qualify for a skilled worker visa., external This can last for up to five years before it needs to be extended.

From BBC

Even the most skilled researchers may overlook critical insights from the literature.

From Science Daily

The FBI also said he was “skilled at sailing, and has travelled internationally”.

From BBC

Related Words

• able
• adept
• experienced
• proficient