skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance.
skillful drivers
expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill.
expert in the evaluation of wines
Example Sentences
He is skillful at diplomacy. an artist skillful in the use of color the skillful manner in which the doctor and nurses treated the patient These issues require skillful handling.
Recent Examples on the WebThe Penguin edition of the complete Maigret valiantly aims to update previously uneven translations through the skillful efforts of such worthies as David Bellos, Linda Coverdale, and Howard Curtis. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 The strong currents near Key West challenged even the most skillful captains; shipwrecks were commonplace. Erinne Magee, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Avon could look to re-establish its run game with skillful junior Jakorion Caffey, who rushed for 34 yards against the Tarblooders. Matt Goul, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Hazy synthesizers and Auto-Tune color much of the song with John’s skillful piano most prominent during the coda. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Lee is one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of Brazil, known for her skillful blend of pop balladry, MPB, bossa and new wave. Thania Garcia, Variety, 25 Aug. 2022 The most skillful artists bring discussion and debate to important, timeless topics through their work, contributing to resale value. Steven Sulley, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 His skillful handling of the transfer of power to Corazon Aquino in the Philippines earned praise, and Shultz worked diligently to strengthen a then-tense relationship with Japan while completing normalization of our relationship with China. Jeremy Carl, Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2021 The score, which includes skillful vocal writing, is tuneful but conventional; the comic and serious elements don’t quite jell. Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 See More