masterful
/'mɑ:stəful/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill: Demonstrating exceptional skill, control, or expertise in a particular field or activity.
- Dominating or authoritative in a powerful, sometimes overbearing, way: Exercising control or influence in a commanding, imperious, or domineering manner.
Usage Examples
- Demonstrating supreme skill:
- The pianist gave a masterful interpretation of the complex sonata.
- Her masterful handling of the negotiations secured a favorable deal for the company.
- Demonstrating a dominating manner:
- He spoke in a masterful tone that left no room for argument.
- The CEO's masterful leadership style was both admired and feared by the staff.
Advanced Usage
- "Masterful control": Exceptional command over a situation, skill, or medium.
- The director showed masterful control over every detail of the film's production.
- "Masterful in (a field)": Being supremely skilled in a specific area.
- She is masterful in the art of diplomacy.
Variants and Related Words
- Masterfully (adverb): In a supremely skillful or dominating manner.
- He masterfully orchestrated the company's turnaround.
- Mastery (noun): Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment.
- His mastery of the violin is undeniable.
Synonyms
- Skillful: Having or showing skill.
- Expert: Having or involving great knowledge or skill.
- Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit (as a noun); demonstrating exceptional skill (as an adjective).
- Dominating: Having a commanding influence over; controlling.
- Imperious: Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Antonyms
- Inept: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
- Amateurish: Characteristic of an amateur; lacking professional skill or expertise.
- Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
Related Phrases
- A masterful performance: An exceptionally skilled and commanding presentation or execution.
- The actor's final scene was a masterful performance.
- To be masterful at something: To be exceptionally good at a particular activity.
- He is masterful at explaining complex concepts simply.
Adjective
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having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
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a consummate artist
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consummate skill
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a masterful speaker
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masterful technique
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a masterly performance of the sonata
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a virtuoso performance
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