masterful
Collocations
4ADJ.
ensured
VERB + MASTERFUL
awakened, deployed, tones
MASTERFUL + NOUN
gambit, knowledge, sir, slap
PREP.
out, with
Definitions
adj
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.
In the manner of a master; very skillful.ç
The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.
As Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman showed in his brilliant biography, Cheney deployed his masterful knowledge of policymaking to exert influence at all levels of government.
Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.
...do you not agree with me that I have a right to be a little masterful, abrupt; perhaps exacting, sometimes, on the grounds I stated...
When John spoke in that masterful tone, Meg always obeyed, and never regretted her docility.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.
WiktionaryThe masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.
WiktionaryAs Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman showed in his brilliant biography, Cheney deployed his masterful knowledge of policymaking to exert influence at all levels of government.
WiktionaryI had completely forgotten that story. And finally, it's as if I had been awakened by a masterful slap!
Tatoeba · #10946919"Aṣerbek" is a violent blow. It can kill. It is a merciless beating. Another example: he laid it out with a masterful slap.
Tatoeba · #11621195Masterful gambit, sir.
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