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skilful
[ skil-fuhl ]
/ ˈskɪl fəl /
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adjective
Chiefly British. skillful.
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OTHER WORDS FROM skilful
skil·ful·ly, adverbskil·ful·ness, nounWords nearby skilful
skijoring, ski jump, ski jumping, Skikda, skilfish, skilful, ski lift, skill, Skillcentre, skilled, skilled labor
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British Dictionary definitions for skilful
skilful
US skillful
/ (ˈskɪlfʊl) /
adjective
possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill
involving or requiring accomplishment or skill
Derived forms of skilful
skilfully or US skillfully, adverbskilfulness or US skillfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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