adj
skilful
SKIHL-fuhl
adj
1
British spelling of skillful: showing a high level of ability or expertise.
"She gave a skilful performance on the violin."
How to Use Skilful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British/Commonwealth spelling of "skillful."
UK vs US
"Skilful" is the standard British spelling; American English uses "skillful."
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Word Forms
more skilful comparative, most skilful superlative
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