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- [mas-ter-lee, mah-ster-]
- /ˈmæs tər li, ˈmɑ stər-/
- /ˈmɑː.stə.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-ter-lee, mah-ster-]
- /ˈmæs tər li, ˈmɑ stər-/
Definitions of masterly word
- adjective masterly like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget. 1
- adverb masterly in a masterly manner. 1
- noun masterly See masterful. 1
- noun masterly Performed or performing in a very skillful and accomplished way. 1
- adjective masterly skilful 1
- adjective masterly If you describe something as masterly, you admire it because it has been done extremely well or shows the highest level of ability and skill. 0
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Origin of masterly
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425, masterly is from the late Middle English word maisterly. See master, -ly
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Parts of speech for Masterly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masterly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
masterly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masterly
adj masterly
- skillful — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- masterful — dominating; self-willed; imperious.
- superb — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
- consummate — You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
- proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
adjective masterly
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- expert — A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
- talented — having talent or special ability; gifted.
- gifted — having great special talent or ability: the debut of a gifted artist.
- accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
Antonyms for masterly
adj masterly
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- unskilled — of or relating to workers who lack technical training or skill.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
- poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
adjective masterly
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
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