skilful

[ skil-fuhl ]

adjective

1. Chiefly British. skillful.

skilful

/ ˈskɪlfʊl /

adjective

1. possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill
2. involving or requiring accomplishment or skill

Derived Forms

• ˈskilfulness, noun
• ˈskilfully, adverb

Other Words From

• skilful·ly adverb
• skilful·ness noun

Example Sentences

"While some respondents reported positive, skilful and compassionate care, it was clear that over 60% highlighted aspects of the care they received caused or amplified trauma," she said.

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Today, one wine auctioneer told me, the counterfeiting of old bottles and labels is so skilful that even the vineyards themselves are often unable to spot a fake.

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Wood, albeit faster and more skilful than the other three, is not used as such a blunt instrument.

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A man accused of the murder of his pregnant partner in her Lurgan home has been described in court as a “particularly skilful and manipulative individual”.

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In the last few years, he has developed more depth to his game, making deep runs, added to his qualities of receiving and holding balls and skilful dribbling.

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