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View usage for: (mɑːstəʳli, mæs-) adjectiveIf you describe something as masterly, you admire it because it has been done extremely well or shows the highest level of ability and skill. [approval] Malcolm Hebden gives a masterly performance. Attlee was extremely intelligent and his grasp of the situation was masterly. Synonyms: skilful, skilled, expert, finished More Synonyms of masterly masterly in British English (ˈmɑːstəlɪ) adjectiveof the skill befitting a master a masterly performance Derived forms masterliness (ˈmasterliness) noun masterly in American English (ˈmæstərli) adjective1. showing the ability or skill of a master; expert a masterly job of repair work Derived forms masterliness (ˈmasterliness) noun Examples of 'masterly' in a sentencemasterly This is a work of chilling, masterly control.It was a masterly performance.Ireland's masterly tactical performance was a shock but they were the better team, with more attacking invention.It was the usual beguiling mixture of flight, changes of pace and masterly control of the wrist spinner's art. Definition showing great skill They gave a masterly performance. Synonyms finished supreme tasty (British, informal) see masterful Seeartful- mast
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Additional synonymsDefinition supremely skilled He acted the part with consummate skill. Synonyms skilled, perfect, supreme, polished, superb, practised, accomplished, tasty (British, informal), matchlessDefinition first-class or excellent He is said to be a crack shot. Synonyms first-class, choice, excellent, ace (informal), elite, superior, world-class, first-rate, hand-pickedDefinition possessing or done with dexterity the composer's dextrous manipulation of pauses and silence Synonyms able, skilled, expert, masterly, clever, practised, accomplished, versed, skilful, adept, masterful, proficient, adroit, tasty (British, informal) Definition exceptionally good We complimented him on doing an excellent job. Synonyms outstanding, good, great (informal), fine, prime, capital, noted, choice, champion, cool (informal), select, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), mean (slang), superb, distinguished, fantastic (informal), magnificent, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), splendid, notable, mega (slang), topping (British, slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, exquisite, admirable, exemplary, wicked (slang), first-rate, def (slang), superlative, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), nang (British, slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang), bakgat (South Africa) Definition skilful or knowledgeable The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors. Synonyms skilful, trained, experienced, able, professional, skilled, master, masterly, qualified, talented, outstanding, clever, practised, accomplished, handy, competent, tasty (British, informal), apt, adept, knowledgeable, virtuoso, deft, proficient, facile, adroit, dexterous, leet (slang) The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine. Synonyms excellent, fine, outstanding, superb, choice, perfect, select, delicious, divine (informal), splendid, admirable, consummate, flawless, superlative, incomparable, peerless, matchlessDefinition very good This is a fine book. Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), striking, choice, beautiful, masterly, select, rare, very good, supreme, impressive, outstanding, magnificent, superior, accomplished, sterling, first-class, divine (informal), exceptional, splendid, world-class, exquisite, admirable, skilful, ornate, first-rate, showy, bakgat (South Africa) Synonyms polished, professional, skilled, expert, perfected, masterly, classic, smooth, elegant, accomplished, refined, cultivated, impeccable, consummate, flawless, proficient, urbaneDefinition of the best quality They were dealing with a first-rate professional. Synonyms excellent, outstanding, first class, exceptional, mean (slang), topping (British, slang), top, tops (slang), prime, cool (informal), crack (slang), cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), exclusive, superb, mega (slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, admirable, wicked (slang), def (slang), superlative, second to none, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition showing great skill a masterful performance of boxing Synonyms skilful, skilled, expert, finished, fine, masterly, excellent, crack (informal), supreme, clever, superior, world-class, exquisite, tasty (British, informal), adept, consummate, first-rate, deft, superlative, adroit, dexterousAdditional synonymsskilled workers, such as plumbers Synonyms expert, professional, accomplished, trained, experienced, able, masterly, practised, tasty (British, informal), skilful, proficient, a dab hand at (British, informal) Definition of very high quality or respectability He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way. Synonyms first-class, excellent, first-rate, good, fine, choice, exclusive, distinguished, exceptional, world-class, good quality, admirable, high-class, high-calibre, de luxe, of the first order, sick (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition the superlative form of an adjective or adverb Some superlative wines are made in this region. Synonyms supreme, excellent, outstanding, highest, greatest, crack (slang), magnificent, surpassing, consummate, stellar (informal), unparalleled, transcendent, unrivalled, peerless, unsurpassed, matchless, of the highest order, of the first water Definition being as good as anyone else in the world in a particular field He was determined to become a world-class tennis player. Synonyms first-rate, top, prime, excellent, outstanding, superb, elite, exceptional, superlative, A1 or A-one (informal), mean (slang), sick (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) |