skilled

[ skild ]

adjective

1. having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
2. showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.

skilled

/ skɪld /

adjective

1. possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training
2. prenominal involving skill or special training

   a skilled job

Other Words From

• multi·skilled adjective
• non·skilled adjective
• over·skilled adjective
• under·skilled adjective
• well-skilled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of skilled¹

First recorded in 1545–55; skill ¹ + -ed ³

Synonym Study

See skillful.

Example Sentences

Applicants need 70 points to qualify for a skilled worker visa., external This can last for up to five years before it needs to be extended.

From BBC

Even the most skilled researchers may overlook critical insights from the literature.

From Science Daily

The FBI also said he was “skilled at sailing, and has travelled internationally”.

From BBC

She said she was committed to working with government, Stellantis and Unite the Union to secure the "best solution" for the town and its "highly skilled" workforce.

From BBC

Criminals in Greater Manchester are using skilled drone pilots to deliver everything from hard drugs to mustard directly to prison cell windows, police say.

From BBC

Related Words

• able
• adept
• experienced
• proficient