skillfully-used
|skill-ful-ly-used|
B2
/ˈskɪlfəli juːzd/
used with skill
Etymology
Etymology Information
The phrase 'skillfully-used' is a compound of 'skillfully' and 'used.' 'Skillfully' comes from 'skillful' + '-ly,' and 'used' is the past participle of 'use.'
Historical Evolution
'Skillfully' comes from Middle English 'skilful,' and 'used' comes from Old French 'user.' The phrase as a compound is modern.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'used with skill,' and this meaning has remained the same.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used in a way that shows skill or expertise.
The skillfully-used tools made the job much easier.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 00:49