skilful
Good with hands
Skilful is the British spelling of skillful—showing ability, expertise, or dexterity in performing a task.
A skilful negotiator knows how to reach agreements.
Skilful hands work with precision.
The word implies developed competence rather than raw talent: skilful navigation through difficult terrain.
Highly skilled practitioner
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- capableHaving required skills
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
accomplished · talented · qualified · experienced · practiced · trained · knowledgeable · able
Supremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- masterAuthority or controller
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- aceSingle-pip card
prodigy · genius · expert · authority · connoisseur · maven · consummate · accomplished
Skillful and quick
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- handyUseful and nearby
coordinated · precise · graceful · sure-handed · light-fingered · neat · smooth · delicate
Showing mental quickness
- cunningSly, scheming cleverness
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- ingeniousCleverly original in design
savvy · sharp · smart · resourceful · inventive · quick-witted · canny · subtle
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- handiworkHandmade work product
precision · carpentry · woodworking · pottery · weaving · tailoring · embroidery · metalwork
expert
Highly skilled practitioner
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- capableHaving required skills
competent · accomplished · talented · qualified · experienced · practiced · trained · knowledgeable · able · efficient
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
ace · prodigy · genius · expert · authority · connoisseur · maven · consummate · accomplished · brilliant
deft
Skillful and quick
handy · coordinated · precise · graceful · sure-handed · light-fingered · neat · smooth · delicate · steady
clever
Showing mental quickness
ingenious · savvy · sharp · smart · resourceful · inventive · quick-witted · canny · subtle · strategic
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- artistryExceptional creative skill
handiwork · precision · carpentry · woodworking · pottery · weaving · tailoring · embroidery · metalwork · engraving
skilfulclumsy
Lacking physical coordination
inept · incompetent · awkward · ham-fisted · cack-handed
skilfulinexpert
Lacking ability or knowledge
unskilled · unskilful · amateurish · inexperienced · unqualified