skilled
Translation
skilled, experienced, proficient, adept
Examples
He is a skilled carpenter.
He is a skilled carpenter.
She is skilled at painting.
She is skilled at painting.
We need skilled workers for this job.
We need skilled workers for this job.
Grammar Patterns
skilled ((at/in sth./-ing)) good at a particular activity She is skilled at negotiating contracts.
((a)) skilled ((noun)) a person who has training for a job He is a skilled musician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proficient, expert, adept; Antonyms: unskilled, inexperienced
Etymology
From the noun 'skill' plus the past participle suffix '-ed', meaning 'having a skill'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'skilled' as being 'filled' with a skill.