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skillful

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skillful

Main Entry:: skill·ful
Pronunciation:: \ˈskil-fəl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 14th century

1 : possessed of or displaying skill : expert <a skillful chef> 2 : accomplished with skill <a skillful treatment>

synonyms see proficient

— skill·ful·ly

\-fə-lē\ adverb

— skill·ful·ness noun

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