B2adjective 2K

Skilled

🇬🇧 UK /["/skɪld/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/skɪld/"]/

Meaning of Skilled

having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well

In simple words: Good at doing something because of practice

Skilled in a sentence

• a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
• a shortage of **skilled labour** *(= people who have had training in a skill)*
• She is **highly skilled** at dealing with difficult customers.
• She wasn't very skilled with the camera yet.
• They were skilled in the art of war.
• We have a shortage of technically skilled workers.
• She's highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers.
• Furniture-making is very skilled work.
• Interviewing is a very skilled job.

How to use Skilled

Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Grammar pattern

skilled + at + gerund/noun

Memory hint

Think of 'skill' — you become 'skilled' when you practice your skills.

Related words

Collocations with Skilled

• be
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• at
• in
• with
• skilled in the art (of something)
• be
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• at
• in
• with
• skilled in the art (of something)

Synonyms for Skilled

• expert

Opposites of Skilled

• unskilled
• inexperienced
• inept

Common mistakes with Skilled

• Using 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing')
• Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context.
• Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting.

Frequently asked questions about Skilled

What does Skilled mean?

Good at doing something because of practice

What is the definition of Skilled?

having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well

How do you use Skilled in a sentence?

a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Can you give another example of Skilled?

a shortage of **skilled labour** *(= people who have had training in a skill)*

What are synonyms for Skilled?

Common alternatives include expert.

What is the opposite of Skilled?

Opposite meanings include unskilled, inexperienced, inept.

What words go with Skilled?

It commonly pairs with be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something), be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something).

What are common mistakes when using Skilled?

Using 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing') Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context. Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting.

How do you pronounce Skilled?

US: /["/skɪld/"]/, UK: /["/skɪld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Skilled?

Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

What CEFR level is Skilled?

"Skilled" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.