Masterful: meaning, definitions and examples

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masterful

 

[ หˆmษ‘หstษ™rfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mestre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฐเคซเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช meisterhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะนัั‚ะตั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mistrzowski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†Ÿ็ทดใ—ใŸ (ใ˜ใ‚…ใใ‚Œใ‚“ใ—ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maestro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ustaca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ์ˆ™ํ•œ (neungsukhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mistrovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majstrovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพๆน›็š„ (jฤซngzhร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mojstrski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meistaralegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะฑะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ usta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maestro

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,459, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.