Masterfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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masterfully

 

[ ˈmɑːstərfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a skillful manner

In a way that shows great skill or talent in doing something.

Synonyms

adeptly, expertly, proficiently, skillfully.

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Word Description / Examples
masterfully

Used when describing someone who is highly skilled or demonstrates superior skills, often in a commanding or authoritative way.

  • He directed the team masterfully, ensuring everyone was on the same page.
  • The artist masterfully blended colors to create a stunning landscape.
skillfully

Indicates doing something with great skill and dexterity, often with an artistic or delicate touch.

  • The dancer performed the routine skillfully.
  • He skillfully carved the intricate design into the wood.
expertly

Applied when someone does a task with expert knowledge and precision, usually in professional settings.

  • The chef expertly cooked the meal.
  • He expertly handled the negotiations to reach a successful deal.
adeptly

Used when someone is very skilled and efficient at doing something, often used in technical or practical contexts.

  • She adeptly solved the complex equation.
  • The mechanic adeptly repaired the car engine.
proficiently

Used when someone has a good level of skill and competence in a particular area, often used in academic or professional contexts.

  • She can speak French proficiently.
  • The accountant proficiently managed the company’s finances.

Examples of usage

  • He masterfully played the piano, captivating the audience with his performance.
  • She masterfully solved the complex puzzle, impressing everyone with her intelligence.
  • The chef masterfully crafted a delicious meal, leaving the guests in awe of his culinary skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "masterfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilmente

🇮🇳 कुशलतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 meisterhaft

🇮🇩 dengan mahir

🇺🇦 майстерно

🇵🇱 mistrzowsko

🇯🇵 巧みに (takumi ni)

🇫🇷 avec maîtrise

🇪🇸 maestramente

🇹🇷 ustalıkla

🇰🇷 능숙하게 (neungsughage)

🇸🇦 ببراعة

🇨🇿 mistrovsky

🇸🇰 majstrovsky

🇨🇳 巧妙地 (qiǎomiào de)

🇸🇮 spretno

🇮🇸 meistaralega

🇰🇿 шеберлікпен

🇬🇪 ოსტატურად (ostatura)

🇦🇿 ustalıqla

🇲🇽 maestramente

Etymology

The word 'masterfully' is derived from the word 'masterful', which originated in the 17th century. It combines the word 'master', meaning someone who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular area, with the suffix '-ful', indicating full of or characterized by. Over time, 'masterful' evolved to 'masterfully' to describe the adverbial form of the adjective, emphasizing the skilled and expert manner in which something is done.

See also: masterful, mastermind, masterpiece, masterpieces, masters, masterwork, mastery.