The Crossword Solver found 2 answers to “Skilled (at)”, 5 letters crossword clue. The Crossword Solver finds answers to American-style crosswords, British-style crosswords, general knowledge crosswords and cryptic crossword puzzles.
Answer 1 : ADEPT
Someone who is particularly skilled or knowledgeable in a specific field
SYNONYMS
ace, expert, genius, master, professional, veteran, whiz
ABOUT
Are you looking for another word to describe a person who is highly skilled, very proficient or expert at something? Try the adjective adept.
In the days of Medieval Latin, an adeptus was a person who had learned the secrets of alchemy. Although an adept person today cannot turn lead into gold, the adjective is still high praise meaning “skilled, expert, highly proficient.”
SENTENCE EXAMPLES
“I will leave that judgment to other kung-fu adepts.”
“To begin with, they are adepts of conspiracy theory, obsessed with information, disinformation, propaganda and its country cousin, mind control.”
Answer 2 :PROFICIENT
adjective
If you are proficient in something, you can do it well.
Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
SYNONYMS
skilled, qualified, masterly, capable, efficient, competent, skillful, adept
EXAMPLES:
‘He will also be released to indulge himself in other forms of racing and working on the triathlons at which he has become so proficient.’
‘Students who are less proficient will probably find French the easier option.’
‘It’s easy to become proficient but hollow.’
‘By 1949 he was sufficiently proficient to become a drum teacher.’
‘And it’s only going to get worse the more technologically proficient we all become.’
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