Masterful: meaning, definitions and examples
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masterful
[ หmษหstษrfสl ]
skillful
Having or showing great skill or talent in a particular activity. Masterful can also refer to someone who is dominant or in control.
Synonyms
accomplished, expert, proficient, skilled, talented
Examples of usage
- She gave a masterful performance on the piano.
- The masterful chef created a delicious meal.
- His masterful leadership guided the team to victory.
- The artist's masterful brushstrokes created a stunning masterpiece.
dominant
Exhibiting control or superiority over others. Masterful can also describe someone who is authoritative or commanding.
Synonyms
authoritative, commanding, dominant, influential, supreme
Examples of usage
- The masterful politician won the election by a landslide.
- Her masterful negotiation skills helped seal the deal.
- He delivered a masterful speech that captivated the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "masterful" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mestre
- magistral
- habilidoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคธเฅเคเคฐเคซเฅเคฒ
- เคเฅเคถเคฒ
- เคจเคฟเคชเฅเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช meisterhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ mahir
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะนััะตัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mistrzowski
๐ฏ๐ต ็็ทดใใ (ใใ ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท maรฎtre
- magistral
- habile
๐ช๐ธ maestro
- magistral
- habilidoso
๐น๐ท ustaca
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฅ์ํ (neungsukhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ mistrovskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ majstrovskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพๆน็ (jฤซngzhร n de)
๐ธ๐ฎ mojstrski
๐ฎ๐ธ meistaralegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฑะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแขแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ usta
๐ฒ๐ฝ maestro
- magistral
- habilidoso
Word origin
The word 'masterful' has its origins in the late 16th century, derived from the noun 'master' with the suffix '-ful' added to indicate 'full of mastery'. It initially referred to someone who had the qualities of a master or was skilled in a particular craft. Over time, the term expanded to encompass not just skillfulness, but also dominance and control in various contexts.
See also: masterfully, mastermind, masterpiece, masterpieces, masters, masterwork, mastery.