" skillfully "

1: in a skillful or expert manner;

  * e.g., " ... skillfully guided the powerboat around the obstacles "

•  Synonyms : 

•  ably,

•  adeptly,

•  adroitly,

•  artfully,

•  capably,

•  competently,

•  consummately,

•  deftly,

•  expertly,

•  masterfully,

•  masterly,

•  proficiently,

•  well

•  Antonyms : 

•  amateurishly,

•  artlessly,

•  incapably,

•  incompetently,

•  inefficiently,

•  ineptly,

•  inexpertly,

•  poorly,

•  unskillfully

1: accomplished with trained ability;

  * e.g., " ... the ice skater performed a skillful and graceful series of jumps "

•  Synonyms : 

•  adroit,

•  artful,

•  bravura,

•  deft,

•  delicate,

•  dexterous,

•  expert,

•  masterful,

•  masterly,

•  practiced,

•  virtuoso,

•  workmanlike

•  Antonyms : 

•  amateur,

•  amateurish,

•  artless,

•  rude,

•  unprofessional,

•  unskillful

2: having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor;

  * e.g., " ... performance testing of automobiles that should be done only by skillful drivers on a closed course "

•  Synonyms : 

•  accomplished,

•  ace,

•  adept,

•  compleat,

•  complete,

•  consummate,

•  crack,

•  crackerjack,

•  educated,

•  experienced,

•  expert,

•  good,

•  great,

•  master,

•  masterful,

•  masterly,

•  practiced,

•  professed,

•  proficient,

•  skilled,

•  versed,

•  veteran,

•  virtuoso

•  Antonyms : 

•  amateur,

•  amateurish,

•  inexperienced,

•  inexpert,

•  jackleg,

•  unprofessional,

•  unseasoned,

•  unskilled,

•  unskillful