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masterly definition

mas·terly (mas′tər lē)

adjective

showing the ability or skill of a master; expert a masterly job of repair work

adverb

in a masterly manner

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masterly Synonyms

masterly

modif.

superior, skillful, superb; see excellent.


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masterly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • understatement: Tommy told The Citizen afterward with masterly understatement, " There is a sense of relief " .

Modifying Another Word

  • quite: The present account is quite masterly in every respect and Vasari get remarkably fine results.

Preposition: in

  • respect: The present account is quite masterly in every respect and Vasari get remarkably fine results.
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