masterly

English

Etymology

From Middle English maisterly, equivalent to master +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɑːstəli/

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Adjective

masterly (comparative more masterly, superlative most masterly)

1. Executed in the manner of a master; showing skill and competence.

   Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.

2. Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.

Derived terms

• masterly inactivity

Translations

in the manner of a master

• Icelandic: snilldarlegur (is)
• Norwegian:

  Bokmål: mesterlig

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Adverb

masterly (comparative more masterly, superlative most masterly)

1. In a masterful manner; competently.
   • 1818, Belle Assemblée: Or, Court and Fashionable Magazine

     At length the sound of a flute broke upon mine ear; it was not played masterly, but the tones were very sweet; and what is more correct, perhaps, they harmonized with my feelings.

References

• “masterly”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.