skillful

• Qui possède ou montre une grande adresse, une compétence ou un savoir-faire dans une tâche ; habile ou expert dans ce qu'il fait.

Having or showing skill; expert or adept at a particular task.

1. Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitudeB1formal

   Possessing or demonstrating expertise, competence, and natural ability in a particular area.

   habile, compétent

   • She is a skillful negotiator who always gets the best deal.
   • The carpenter was skillful in crafting intricate furniture.
   • His skillful handling of the crisis impressed everyone.

   Synonymesableaccomplishedadeptadroitcapablecompetentdeftdexterousexpertmasterfulpracticedproficientskilledtalented

   Antonymesawkwardbunglingclumsyincompetentineptinexpertmaladroitunskilledunskillful

2. Done with delicacy and skillB2formal

   Performed with careful precision, finesse, and expert technique.

   Exécuté avec délicatesse et habileté

   • The surgeon performed a skillful operation that saved the patient's life.
   • Her skillful use of color and light made the painting a masterpiece.
   • The dancer's movements were graceful and skillful.

   Synonymesadeptadroitdeftdexterousexpertmasterfulmasterlypolishedproficientrefined

   Antonymesawkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedineptinexpertmaladroitunskilled