Meaning of skilful in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    skilful

    Definitions

    1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

    Examples

    • « adept in handicrafts »
    • « an adept juggler »
    • « an expert job »
    • « a good mechanic »
    • « a practiced marksman »
    • « a proficient engineer »
    • « a lesser-known but no less skillful composer »
    • « the effect was achieved b »

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Famous quotes

  • « The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man. »
    Sun Tzu
  • « A skilful leech is better far, than half a hundred men of war. »
    Samuel Butler

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