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- DictionaryMas·ter·ly/ˈmastərlē/
adjective
- 1. performed or performing in a very skillful and accomplished way: "his masterly account of rural France"
Definition of masterly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define masterly. masterly synonyms, masterly pronunciation, masterly translation, English dictionary definition of masterly. like or befitting a master: a masterly presentation of his paintings Not to be confused with: masterful – dominating; self-willed: The envoy’s masterful...
Masterly Definition. Showing the ability or skill of a master; expert. A masterly job of repair work. That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently. Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.
When applied to a person, "masterly" suggests an exceptional level of competence, knowledge, and control in their field of expertise. It conveys a sense of finesse, precision, and artistry in the way they approach and execute tasks.
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(Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɑːstəli/, /ˈmæ-/(General American) IPA(key): /ˈmæstɚli/Hyphenation: mas‧ter‧lyFrom Middle English maisterli, from maister (“leader, ruler; high official; official in charge of a place; person in control; employer; owner; schoolmaster, teacher; scholar, sage; holder of a master's degree; religious teacher; master craftsman; expert; magician; social superior; husband; lover; Jesus Christ; a god; male stud animal”) + -li (suffi...
From Middle English maisterli (“artistically; skilfully; in the manner of a conqueror or master; overconfidently”), from maister (see etymology 1) + -li (suffix forming adverbs); analysable as master + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).
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like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget. adv. in a masterly manner. late Middle English maisterly. See master, - ly 1375–1425. mas′ter•li•ness, n. See masterful.
