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In some senses, masterly is marked as derogatory, obsolete, archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
masterly
UK /ˈmɑːstəli/ US /ˈmæstɚli/
adj 2adv 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
done
VERB + MASTERLY
played, render
MASTERLY + NOUN
performance
PREP.
in
Definitions
adj
1
Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.
He made confeſsion of you, / And gaue you ſuch a maſterly report / For art and exerciſe in your defence, / And for your Rapier moſt eſpeciall, / That he cride out t' would be a ſight indeed / If one could match you; [...]
2
Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.
The godlie counſels of Salomon and Ieſus the ſonne of Sirach, for ſharpe kepinge in, and bridleinge of youth, are ment rather, for fatherlie correction, then maſterlie beating, rather for maners, than for learninge: for other places, than for ſcholes.
Many times fear is a profitable and an active ſervant, if it do not dominere and grow maſterlie.
adv
1
In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.
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.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.
Wiktionary02
He made confeſsion of you, / And gaue you ſuch a maſterly report / For art and exerciſe in your defence, / And for your Rapier moſt eſpeciall, / That he cride out t' would be a ſight indeed / If one c
Wiktionary03
H'as a ſtrange cunning tongue, why do you ſigh Sir? How maſterly he turns himſelf to catch me?
Wiktionary04
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.
Wiktionary05
The picture is done in a masterly style.
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