► 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.