skillfully
Skillfully (adv) means In a way that shows real skill or expertise. Example: “She skillfully diffused the tense situation.”
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In a way that shows real skill or expertise.
"She skillfully diffused the tense situation."
How to use skillfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone with clear ability and expertise.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English writes "skilfully."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more skillfully
- Superlative
- most skillfully
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Etymology
From "skillful" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
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Rhymes for skillfully
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What does “skillfully” mean?
The word “skillfully” means in a way that shows real skill or expertise. In plain terms, done with clear ability and expertise.
How do you use “skillfully” in a sentence?
Here is “skillfully” used in a sentence: “She skillfully diffused the tense situation.”
What part of speech is “skillfully”?
“Skillfully” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of skillfully?
"skillfully" (adv) means in a way that shows real skill or expertise.
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