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skillful
adjective
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Divide skillful into syllables:

skill · ful

How to pronounce skillful:

Definition of skillful:

skillful (adjective):
possessed of or displaying skill expert
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude.

Synonyms for skillful:

practiceddelicateproficientadeptcreativecompetentsmoothexpertcleverskilled
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