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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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
His character in Crookhaven, Ade, has a twin brother called Ede and they are both super-geeks and skilful hackers who call themselves 'the Brothers Crim'
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
"She was so skilful and so humble about it. And no one really realised how much work it takes and how much technique it takes," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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
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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