SKILLFULLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

skillfully

adverb

Definition of skillfully

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner skillfully guided the powerboat around the obstacles

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Recent Examples of skillfully Dolin skillfully weaves these accounts and other materials into a compelling narrative. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 None wielded that weapon more skillfully than the victims and enemies of slavery. — Brian Delay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 The staff knows the menu and wine list back to front, and buzz around the dining room quickly and skillfully. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Justin Hale has spent his career helping leaders break that silence—skillfully, humanely, and with lasting results. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Sharing skillfully, in ways that foster connection, isn’t always easy, Lyubomirsky and Reis insist. — Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 Sudden death couldn’t be helped, of course, but physicians tended skillfully to injuries suffered by the survivors. — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 Writer-director Pascal Plante skillfully enhances the themes of his film with a cold, unsettling atmosphere, often implicating us as voyeurs with our own fixation on the dark side of humanity. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skillfully

Adverb

The action sequences in this film aren’t overpowering, but they are masterfully choreographed.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The Aurzen Boom mini sets an absolute standard for budget-friendly portable entertainment, masterfully pairing genuine Google TV streaming with Dolby Audio.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Instead of the baby bangs Zendaya has been seen sporting at a few recent events, her fringe was styled into glossy pieces firmly yet artfully arranged across her forehead.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2026
The single-sided swingarm back there reveals a custom suspension setup from Wilbers, with the front forks artfully clad in aluminum panels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

Definition of artfully

Adverb

In a paper published this month in PLOS One, Alaei and her colleagues propose an alternative - employing a suite of superworms, a kind of hefty beetle larva that can capably pick a variety of animal skeletons clean.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2026
Directed by brothers Drew and Eric Dowdle, who capably remade REC (2007) as Quarantine (2008), The Poughkeepsie Tapes makes up for its occasional lapses in realism with its utterly disturbing portrayal of pure evil.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of capably

Adverb

There are also some solid jokes that get at kitchen life, and Tony’s specific interests, and the story deftly captures his lifelong pursuit of the approval and protection of strong women.

— Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Directed by Beef’s Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* is a surprisingly effective movie about navigating grief, depression, and insecurity, deftly disguised as a superhero team-up.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

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