adv B2 Upper-Intermediate

skillfully

Skillfully (adv) means In a way that shows real skill or expertise. Example: “She skillfully diffused the tense situation.”

adv

In a way that shows real skill or expertise.

"She skillfully diffused the tense situation."

How to use skillfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone with clear ability and expertise.

UK vs US

American spelling; British English writes "skilfully."

more skillfully comparative, most skillfully superlative

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She _____ diffused the tense situation.

From "skillful" plus the adverb ending "-ly."

skilfully

effectively skilfully very well

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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.

Vocabulary lists that include skillfully:

effectively skilfully very well