skillfully
gb/skˈɪlfəli/ us/skˈɪlfəli/
B2
Inglês
ügyesen, mesterien, szakszerűen, diplomatikusan, taktikusan
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
skillfully [do/perform/make/handle] [something]
The surgeon skillfully completed the procedure in under an hour.
A sebész kevesebb mint egy óra alatt szakszerűen elvégezte a beavatkozást.
She skillfully blended the colors to create a realistic portrait.
Ügyesen keverte össze a színeket, hogy élethű portrét alkosson.
He skillfully repaired the broken hinge using only basic tools.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He plays the piano skillfully.
Ügyesen zongorázik.
She skillfully cooked the fish.
Ügyesen elkészítette a halat.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *skillful* where the adverb *skillfully* is needed (e.g., “He plays skillfully,” not “He plays skillful”). Also note UK spelling *skilfully*.
Significado
with a high level of skill
Colocações
skillfully crafted
|skillfully executed
|skillfully designed
|skillfully performed
|skillfully played
|skillfully made
|skillfully handled
|skillfully edited
|skillfully negotiated
|skillfully repaired
Sinónimos
expertly (Emphasizes a high level of expertise and experience.)
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deftly (Suggests quick, light, precise movements.)
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adroitly (Slightly more formal; highlights clever, effective technique.)
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competently (Focuses on meeting a good standard, not necessarily exceptional.)
Antónimos
clumsily (With poor coordination or awkward movements.)
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ineptly (Showing a lack of ability or competence.)
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awkwardly (In an uncomfortable, unskilled, or ungainly way.)
Temas
learning
|work
|arts
|sports
Definição
in a way that shows you are good at something
In a way that shows good ability, training, or expertise in doing something.
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
skillfully [avoid/deflect/manage/navigate] [a topic/situation]
The spokesperson skillfully avoided answering the most controversial question.
A szóvivő diplomatikusan elkerülte, hogy válaszoljon a legvitatottabb kérdésre.
She skillfully managed the disagreement so the meeting stayed productive.
Ügyesen kezelte a nézeteltérést, így a megbeszélés eredményes maradt.
He skillfully framed the proposal as a win for both sides.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She skillfully avoided the topic.
Ügyesen kerülte a témát.
He skillfully managed the conversation.
Ügyesen irányította a beszélgetést.
Erro comum:
This meaning is about strategy or tact, not physical ability (e.g., “skillfully avoided the question” means ‘cleverly,’ not ‘quickly’).
Significado
in a tactful, strategic way
Colocações
skillfully avoided
|skillfully deflected
|skillfully navigated
|skillfully managed
|skillfully handled questions
|skillfully negotiated
|skillfully steered the conversation
|skillfully balanced
|skillfully framed
|skillfully addressed concerns
Sinónimos
tactfully (Focuses on not offending others.)
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shrewdly (Emphasizes practical, sharp judgment.)
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cleverly (Highlights intelligence and ingenuity, sometimes playfully.)
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diplomatically (Suggests careful language and negotiation, often in formal contexts.)
Antónimos
tactlessly (In a way that is likely to offend or upset people.)
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clumsily (In a socially awkward or poorly managed way.)
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crudely (In a rough, insensitive, or unsophisticated way.)
Temas
communication
|social
|business
|politics
Definição
in a clever and careful way to get a good result
In a way that shows tact, strategy, or cleverness in managing people or situations.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
skillfully
IPA
GB/skˈɪlfəli/
US/skˈɪlfəli/
Sílabas e acento
skill - fully (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (skill)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: skillfully
- Plural: skillfullies
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