masterful

About 0.85 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.

   The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.

2. adjective In the manner of a master; very skillful.

   The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.

3. adjective Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-à-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.

Similar words

masterly skilled imperious domineering consummate virtuoso magisterial formal able remarkable

Often followed by

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Word family

masterfully masterfulness masterfulnesses