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- [mas-ter-fuh l, mah-ster-]
- /ˈmæs tər fəl, ˈmɑ stər-/
- /ˈmɑː.stə.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-ter-fuh l, mah-ster-]
- /ˈmæs tər fəl, ˈmɑ stər-/
Definitions of masterfully word
- adjective masterfully dominating; self-willed; imperious. 1
- adjective masterfully having or showing the qualities of a master; authoritative; powerful. 1
- adjective masterfully showing mastery or skill; masterly: a masterful performance. 1
- noun masterfully At an earlier time, both masterful and masterly had two senses: “having a commanding or domineering nature or manner” and “possessing the skill of a master.” The earliest sense of masterly, “having a commanding nature,” has been obsolete since the 18th century. Masterful continues to be used in all varieties of speech and writing in both senses, despite the protests of some who prefer that masterful be restricted to the sense “dominating or imperious”: The envoy's masterful behavior irritated the citizens. Few painters have produced so many masterful (or masterly) portraits. 1
- noun masterfully In a masterful manner; in an extremely confident and competent manner. 1
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Origin of masterfully
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at master, -ful
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Parts of speech for Masterfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masterfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
masterfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masterfully
adv masterfully
- splendidly — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- magnificently — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- incomparably — beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled: incomparable beauty.
- marvelously — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
adverb masterfully
- very well — successfully
- exquisitely — In an exquisite manner.
- marvellously — In a marvellous manner.
Antonyms for masterfully
adv masterfully
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