skilful
Americanadjective
adjective
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possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill
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involving or requiring accomplishment or skill
Other Word Forms
- skilfully adverb
- skilfulness noun
Example Sentences
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By that, I mean the kind of fast and skilful players who continuously work the opposition defenders for 90 minutes by running at them, or past them.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
The 'Disco Brits' are the darlings of British figure skating, and are popular internationally for their vibrant, skilful routines.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
"He's young, very skilful, very strong, very quick and actually he doesn't really care. He's bit of a character and one of the greatest things is that he's delivering on the big stage."
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
The nature of T20 cricket means bat dominates ball, although "skilful bowlers remain skilful bowlers," according to Conrad and batsmen need to clear boundaries rather than eke out long innings.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Yes, thieves and pickpockets were very skilful; one needed to exercise the utmost care.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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