definition of
[skillful]

[1] #1 skillful s. [adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skilful] having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "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. wn