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masterly

adjective

mas·​ter·​ly ˈma-stər-lē How to pronounce masterly (audio)
1
: suitable to or resembling that of a master
especially : indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill and power
a masterly performance
2
: having the power and skill of a master
she's masterly at description Caroline Knapp
masterliness noun
masterly adverb
Masterful vs. Masterly: Usage Guide

Some commentators insist that use of masterful should be limited to its early "domineering" sense in order to preserve a distinction between it and masterly. The distinction is a modern one, excogitated by a 20th century pundit in disregard of the history of the word. Both words developed in a parallel manner but the earlier sense of masterly, equivalent to the "domineering" sense of masterful, dropped out of use. Since masterly had but one sense, the pundit opined that it would be tidy if masterful were likewise limited to one sense and he forthwith condemned use of masterful to mean "having mastery" as an error. This later sense of masterful, which is slightly older than the sense of masterly intended to replace it, has continued in reputable use all along; it cannot rationally be called an error.

Synonyms

Example Sentences

She did a masterly job of organizing the conference. a masterly performance of one of the most difficult ballets in the repertory
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of masterly was in the 15th century

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