( BrE ) ( NAmE skill·ful ) / ˈskɪlfl; NAmE / adjective
1.
( of a person ) good at doing sth, especially sth that needs a particular ability or special training
SYN accomplished :
a skilful player / performer / teacher
2.
made or done very well
SYN professional :
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted.
► skil·ful·ly / -fəli; NAmE / adverb