skillfully
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a skillful manner; with skill or dexterity: Performing an action with expertise, proficiency, or adeptness, demonstrating a high level of competence.
Usage
The adverb "skillfully" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action was done with great skill, precision, or expertise. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause. - It can be used in both positive and neutral contexts to describe competent action.
Examples
- The surgeon skillfully performed the complex procedure.
- She skillfully negotiated the contract, securing a favorable deal.
- He played the difficult piano piece skillfully.
- The artisan skillfully shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
- fragments of a nearly complete jug, skillfully restored at the institute of archaeology
Advanced Usage
- "To handle something skillfully": To manage or deal with a situation, object, or person with great tact and competence.
- The diplomat handled the sensitive negotiations very skillfully.
- "To argue skillfully": To present a case or point of view in a clever, effective, and convincing manner.
- The lawyer argued skillfully, persuading the jury of her client's innocence.
Variants and Related Words
- Skillful (adjective): Having or showing skill.
- He is a skillful carpenter.
- Skill (noun): The ability to do something well.
- Her technical skill is impressive.
- Skillfulness (noun): The quality of being skillful.
- The skillfulness of the craftsmanship was evident.
Synonyms
- Expertly: With special skill or knowledge.
- Adeptly: With great skill.
- Dexterously: With manual or mental adroitness.
- Proficiently: In a competent or skilled manner.
- Masterfully: In a very skillful manner.
Antonyms
- Clumsily: In an awkward or careless way.
- Ineptly: Without skill or competence.
- Poorly: In a way that is not good or proficient.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- With a skillful hand: Done with great manual dexterity or artistic skill.
- The mural was painted with a skillful hand.
- Skillfully executed: Carried out or performed with precision and expertise.
- The plan was skillfully executed, leading to its success.
Adverb
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with skill
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fragments of a nearly complete jug, skillfully restored at the institute of archaeology
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