► skillfulgood at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or training: Margaret is a skillful surgeon.
► expert very skillful and experienced at doing something: He’s an expert cook.
► accomplished very skillful, especially at artistic or creative things: She is an accomplished pianist who has performed around the world.
► talented very good at doing something because you have a natural ability: His coach saw that he was a talented young player.
► gifted extremely good at doing something because you have a great natural ability: Atwood is one of the most gifted writers of her generation.
► adept/deft good at doing something that needs a lot of care and skill: She became adept at dealing with difficult customers.
► cunning skillful at tricking people in order to get what you want: He has proven to be a cunning politician.