skilful
Americanadjective
adjective
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possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill
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involving or requiring accomplishment or skill
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Skilful wealth managers can use tools such as trusts, foundations and corporations to thwart the aims of the state almost indefinitely, without breaking any laws.
From The Guardian • Sep. 21, 2016
Skilful, confident and versatile, the attacking midfielder is being watched by 2014 La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2014
Skilful as Terrence McNally's adaptation is, the characters lack real individuality.
From The Guardian • May 30, 2012
Skilful operators will assess their opponents to see who is weary, who is hungry, who is distracted, and who is bored, and play it to their own advantage.
From BBC • May 29, 2012
“Exactly so; that is what principally strikes me. So much superadded decision of character! Skilful has been the hand!”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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