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

Abusers, conversely, can be wily and skilful when it comes to manipulating a survivor’s feelings of love.

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Romance fraudsters use a range of skilful grooming techniques, social engineering practices and psychological abuse tactics to gain compliance from their victims.

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Unlike Thatcher, he had been skilful at PMQ while opposition leader, and he carried it over into his own government.

From The Daily Beast

She is skilful in seizing salient characteristics, and her chief aim is to preserve the individuality of her sitters and models.

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He was skilful in out-door railway work, and an adept in managing trains and traffic.

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For this purpose the right under Davout was drawn back and concealed by skilful use of the ground.

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He hath chosen strong wood, and that will not rot: the skilful workman seeketh how he may set up an idol that may not be moved.

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Many, however, learn trades, and frequently are to be compared to the most skilful Europeans.

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