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Skilful vs Nimble - What's the difference?

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Skilful is a related term of nimble.


As adjectives the difference between skilful and nimble

is that skilful is possessing skill, skilled while nimble is quick and light in movement or action.

skilful

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete) * (US) skillful

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • possessing skill, skilled.

    • Related terms

    * skill * skilled * skilfully

    nimble

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Quick and light in movement or action.
    • He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  • Quick-witted and alert.
    • She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.