- a variation of skillful.
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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South Africa were too skilful individually, too connected as a collective for England to make an imprint.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
They lost and were exposed to the skilful New Zealand attack.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
He was a fledgling star in County's academy, whose attributes on the game would see him grow into a skilful number 10 in the mould of Lionel Messi, often ending up at Europe's biggest clubs.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
A skilful politician, he has left everyone guessing as to whether he really wants to be premier.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
But Dr Dunbar was far wiser and more skilful than either the Matron or the school doctor.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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