Pronunciation: /ˈskɪli/

Definitions of skilly

noun a type of porridge or gruel

Example Sentences

A1 I have good skilly in cooking simple dishes.

A2 She is developing her skilly in playing the piano.

B1 The workshop will focus on improving your skilly in public speaking.

B2 His skilly in problem-solving helped the team overcome the challenges.

C1 Her skilly in negotiation is unmatched in the industry.

C2 The candidate's skilly in project management impressed the interview panel.

adjective related to or characteristic of skilly

Example Sentences

A1 She is a skilly baker who makes delicious cookies.

A2 The skilly mechanic fixed my car in no time.

B1 The skilly teacher used innovative methods to engage the students.

B2 The skilly artist created a masterpiece that left everyone in awe.

C1 The skilly surgeon successfully performed a complex surgery.

C2 The skilly engineer designed a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized the industry.

Examples of skilly in a Sentence

formal The candidate demonstrated a high level of skilly during the interview.

informal She's got some serious skilly when it comes to baking.

slang I wish I had half the skilly that guy has on the basketball court.

figurative His skilly in negotiation is like a superpower.

Grammatical Forms of skilly

past tense

skilled

plural

skillies

comparative

more skilly

superlative

most skilly

present tense

skilly

future tense

will skilly

perfect tense

have skilled

continuous tense

is skilling

singular

skilly

positive degree

skilly

infinitive

to skilly

gerund

skilling

participle

skilled

Origin and Evolution of skilly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'skilly' originated in Middle English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a thin or watery gruel, 'skilly' evolved over time to also mean a meager or unappetizing meal in general.