Added 9 October 2026 skilful /ˈskɪlfəl/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about skilful at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. adept in handicrafts Related Words: goodexpertpracticedproficientadeptskillfulskilledprofessionalskillsophisticatedinformedqualified Back to today's word