Skill synonyms

capability

The quality of being capable; practical ability

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talent (related)

A superior, apparently natural ability in the arts or sciences or in the learning or doing of anything

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craft

Any of various hobbies in which things are made by hand, including painting, origami, scrapbooking, etc.

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dexterity

Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.

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work

Physical or mental effort or activity directed toward the production or accomplishment of something:

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knack

A special talent or skill, especially one difficult to explain or teach:

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experience (related)

The knowledge thus gathered.

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knowledge

Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc. [from 14th c.]

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address

(By extension) The property itself.

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technic

The study or principles of technology, an art, or the arts

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job (related)

A specific piece of work to be done for a set fee:

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profession (related)

An occupation, such as law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study.

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au-fait

Acquainted with the facts; well-informed

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dexterous

Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

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deftness

The characteristic of being deft.

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science

(Uncountable) Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.

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empiricism (antonym)

Employment of empirical methods, as in science.

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facility

Dexterity of speech or action; skill, talent. [from 16th c.]

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occupation

An activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood; a vocation.

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art (related)

A skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation:

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skilled

Requiring specialized ability or training:

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ambidexterity

Deceit or hypocrisy.

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expertness

The state of being expert; skill or proficiency

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gift

A natural ability; talent

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virtuosity

An appreciation for or interest in fine objects of art.

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adroit

Quick and skillful in body or mind; deft.

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consummate

Highly skilled and experienced; fully qualified

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deft

Skillful in a quick, sure, and easy way; dexterous

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expert

Characteristic of an expert.

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facile

The definition of facile is something that uses little effort or is easy to do.

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habile

Generally able or adroit; handy.

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inventive

Of, relating to, or characterized by invention.

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masterly

That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.

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proficient

Good at; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

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skillful

The definition of skillful is someone or something that shows talent or adeptness.

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versatile

The definition of versatile is having many uses.

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ability

A skill, talent, or capacity:

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adeptness

The quality of being adept.

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adroitness

Displays of skillfulness or ease of ability.

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artifice

The definition of an artifice is a skill or craft that is clever but often manipulative or tricky.

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artistry

Artistic quality or craft:

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capacity

Capability; the ability to perform some task

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cleverness

The property of being clever.

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cunning

The natural wit or instincts of an animal.

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efficiency

Ability to produce a desired effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste; quality or fact of being efficient

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expertise

Advice, or opinion, of an expert

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faculty

The scholarly staff at colleges or universities, as opposed to the students or support staff.

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finesse

A method of leading up to a tenace, as in bridge, in order to prevent an opponent from winning the trick with an intermediate card.

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forte

A strength or talent.

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ingenuity

The definition of ingenuity is the quality of being clever, creative or imaginative.

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inventiveness

The quality of being inventive; the faculty of inventing.

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know-how

Alternative spelling of know-how.

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mastery

The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.

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method

A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something:

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mystique

An aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.

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prowess

Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.

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repertoire

The range or number of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of a particular person or group.

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savoir-faire

The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion.

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training

The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

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clumsiness (antonym)

A lack of coordination or elegance; the condition or quality of being clumsy.

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inexpertness (antonym)

Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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masterful

Acting or capable of acting as a master or leader, especially in being domineering or imperious:

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trade (related)

Trade is defined as the general marketplace of buying and selling goods, the way you make a living or the act of exchanging or buying and selling something.

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