Skilful

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪlfəl/

Definitions of skilful

adjective showing or having skill; expert

Example Sentences

A1 She is a skilful painter.

A2 The skilful chef prepared a delicious meal.

B1 He is very skilful at playing the guitar.

B2 The skilful surgeon successfully performed the complicated surgery.

C1 The skilful negotiator was able to reach a favorable agreement.

C2 The skilful architect designed a stunning building.

Examples of skilful in a Sentence

formal The skilful artist was able to capture the beauty of the landscape in exquisite detail.

informal She's a skilful baker and her cupcakes are always a hit at the office.

slang That skilful basketball player can make shots from anywhere on the court.

figurative His skilful negotiation tactics helped him navigate through the tricky business deal.

Grammatical Forms of skilful

• past tense: skilfulled
• plural: skilfuls
• comparative: more skilful
• superlative: most skilful
• present tense: skilful
• future tense: will be skilful
• perfect tense: have been skilful
• continuous tense: is being skilful
• singular: skilful
• positive degree: skilful
• infinitive: to be skilful
• gerund: skilfully
• participle: skilfulled

Origin and Evolution of skilful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'skilful' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'skilfulgr' meaning 'clever or wise'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'skilful' has evolved to encompass not just cleverness or wisdom, but also proficiency and expertise in a particular skill or activity.