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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England, used to bulging crowds, were simply too physical, too skilful, and had far too much nous.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
He described himself as "speedy, skilful, handsome and destructive".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
"Henry's a very confident, very skilful and very ambitious player," said Heyes.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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
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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