skilfully

skilfully — adverb

1. done with a high level of ability and practice, especially when the task require

1.副詞B2
釋義

done with a high level of ability and practice, especially when the task requires fine control or precision

例句

Ryo skilfully repaired the old wooden clock, making it tick again.

adverb before verb describing manual repair

With a few quick movements, the chef skilfully sliced the vegetables.

fronted prepositional phrase + adverb before verb

同義詞
  • expertly

    more neutral in register; suggests the skill of a trained professional

  • adeptly

    slightly more formal; emphasises natural ability and quick learning

  • deftly

    emphasises quick, nimble, and precise physical movements

  • masterfully

    stronger in degree; suggests the highest level of control and authority

反義詞
  • clumsily

    opposite of smooth, controlled movement

  • awkwardly

    suggests a lack of grace or ease in performing an action

文法句型

adverb modifying a verb of action or creation

用法筆記

Skilfully is the British English spelling; the American English spelling is skillfully. The adverb typically appears immediately before the main verb, but may also follow the verb when the object is short or when the adverb is in end-focus position.

常見錯誤

❌She is a skilfully driver.
✅She drives skilfully.
💡skilfully is an adverb and cannot modify a noun; use the adjective skilful instead.
❌He skilfully played to the piano.
✅He skilfully played the piano.
💡skilfully, like most manner adverbs, does not add extra prepositions to the verb's normal pattern.