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masterly
adjective mas·ter·ly \ˈmas-tər-lē\
: showing great skill : very skillful
Full Definition of MASTERLY
1
: suitable to or resembling that of a master; especially : indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill and power <a masterly performance>
2
: having the power and skill of a master <she's masterly at description — Caroline Knapp>
— mas·ter·li·ness noun
— masterly adverb
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First Known Use of MASTERLY
15th century
Related to MASTERLY
- Synonyms
- adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous (also dextrous), expert, masterful, skillful, practiced (also practised), virtuoso, workmanlike
- Antonyms
- amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful
MASTERLY Defined for Kids
masterly
adjective mas·ter·ly \ˈma-stər-lē\
Definition of MASTERLY for Kids
: showing exceptional knowledge or skill <a masterly performance>
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