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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈskilfulness, noun
  • ˈskilfully, adverb
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Other Words From

  • skilful·ly adverb
  • skilful·ness noun
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Example Sentences

England have really talented, skilful individuals and I would like to see them take a bit more calculated risk.

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Faced with batting the best part of an entire session under floodlights against a pink ball, India's top order wilted in the face of some skilful bowling - spearheaded by Scott Boland.

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The visitors were faced with the nipping ball and skilful Kiwis, so responded in the only way they know: aggression.

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New Zealand's skilful bowlers invite the drive and challenge the edge with late movement.

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He is versatile, skilful and has a big heart.

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