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Skilful ˈskɪlfl Handling Adjective Bre Player/Performer/Teacher Affair Problem

Word skilful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈskɪlfl / NAmE / ˈskɪlfl /
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  • a skilful player/performer/teacher
  • thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted.
  • i became skilful at drawing.
  • highly skilful in his tactics
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skilful

(adjective)BrE / ˈskɪlfl / NAmE / ˈskɪlfl /
  1. good at doing something, especially something that needs a particular ability or special training
    • synonym accomplished
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/accomplished
    • a skilful player/performer/teacher
  2. made or done very well
    • synonym professional
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/professional_1
    • Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted.

    Extra Examples

    • I became skilful at drawing.
    • highly skilful in his tactics
    • As Foreign Secretary he proved to be a skilful diplomat.
    • Everyone admired her skilful handling of the affair.
    • Most of the local boatmen are extremely skilful.
    • Much of the regime’s power resulted from their skilful use of the mass media.
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