skilfully
gb/skˈɪlfəli/ us/skˈɪlfəli/
B2
Anglais
ügyesen, mesterien, diplomatikusan
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
skilfully + [verb]; skilfully + [past participle]
The surgeon skilfully repaired the damaged vessel.
A sebész mesterien helyreállította a sérült eret.
She skilfully blended the colors to create a realistic sky.
Ügyesen keverte össze a színeket, hogy élethű égboltot hozzon létre.
He skilfully brought the bike to a stop on the wet road.
Exemples pédagogiques
She skilfully plays the piano.
Ügyesen zongorázik.
He skilfully fixed the broken chair.
Ügyesen megjavította az eltört széket.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often misspell it as *skillfully* (common US spelling) or place it awkwardly; it usually goes before the main verb or before a past participle (e.g., “skilfully handled”).
Sens
in an expert, competent way
Collocations
skilfully done
|skilfully executed
|skilfully performed
|skilfully crafted
|skilfully made
|skilfully played
|skilfully engineered
|skilfully repaired
|skilfully controlled
|skilfully produced
Synonymes
expertly (Most direct synonym; neutral and common.)
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deftly (Suggests quick, light, precise skill, often with hands.)
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masterfully (Suggests very high-level, impressive skill.)
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competently (Emphasizes being capable rather than outstanding.)
Antonymes
clumsily (Shows lack of coordination or technique.)
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ineptly (Shows a lack of ability or competence.)
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badly (General opposite meaning; not done well.)
Thèmes
education
|work
|arts
|sports
Définition
In a way that shows a lot of skill.
In a way that shows skill and good technique; expertly.
C1
2
ügyesen
A2
Schéma d’usage :
skilfully + [verb] + [a situation/problem/question]
The spokesperson skilfully avoided answering the most sensitive question.
A szóvivő diplomatikusan kitért a legkényesebb kérdés megválaszolása elől.
She skilfully defused the argument before it got worse.
Ügyesen elsimította a vitát, mielőtt az elfajult volna.
He skilfully negotiated a compromise that both sides could accept.
Exemples pédagogiques
She skilfully solved the problem.
Ügyesen megoldotta a problémát.
He skilfully answered the question.
Ügyesen válaszolt a kérdésre.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with *politely*; *skilfully* means effectively using skill or strategy, not necessarily being polite.
Sens
cleverly and tactfully handled
Collocations
skilfully handled
|skilfully managed
|skilfully negotiated
|skilfully navigated
|skilfully avoided
|skilfully sidestepped
|skilfully defused
|skilfully addressed
|skilfully resolved
|skilfully balanced
Synonymes
adroitly (Slightly more formal; emphasizes clever handling of situations.)
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tactfully (Emphasizes sensitivity to others’ feelings.)
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strategically (Emphasizes planning and advantage, not personal skill.)
Antonymes
awkwardly (In a socially uncomfortable or ineffective way.)
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tactlessly (Without sensitivity; likely to offend.)
Thèmes
communication
|business
|relationships
Définition
In a clever, tactful way that works well.
In a way that uses good judgment and tact to deal with a situation or people effectively.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
skilfully
API
GB/skˈɪlfəli/
US/skˈɪlfəli/
Syllabes et accentuation
skil - fully (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (skil)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: skilfully
- Plural: skilfullies
Expressions
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