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

Other Word Forms

• skilfully adverb
• skilfulness noun

Example Sentences

"As a politician, Iliescu was ruthless, skilful and always with an eye to history."

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"I do think that he was a skilful manipulator. I think that he was acutely aware of the power and influence that he had."

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There is no doubt, however, that many of the best, biggest and most skilful athletes at the grassroots don't end up playing rugby union.

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"The guy is a very skilful political actor," says Professor Tamar Hermann, a senior Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute.

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England have often favoured pace or variation in height or angle in recent selections but Cook is a more traditional, skilful seam bowler - his debut a reward for his superb County Championship record.

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