masterly
11masterly — masterliness, n. /mas teuhr lee, mah steuhr /, adj. 1. like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget. adv. 2. in a masterly manner. [1375 1425; late ME maisterly. See… …
12masterly — 1. adjective That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently. Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance. 2. adverb In a masterful manner; competently …
13masterly — See masterly, masterful …
14masterly — mas|ter|ly [ˈma:stəli US ˈmæstərli] adj done or made very skilfully = ↑masterful ▪ He gave a masterly display in round one of the World Chess Championship …
15masterly — adjective done or made very skilfully: a masterly analysis of the situation …
16masterly — mas•ter•ly [[t]ˈmæs tər li, ˈmɑ stər [/t]] adj. 1) befitting a master; very skillful 2) in a masterly manner • Etymology: 1375–1425 mas′ter•li•ness, n …
17masterly — adj. worthy of a master; very skilful (a masterly piece of work). Derivatives: masterliness n …
18masterly inactivity — noun The position or part of a neutral or a Fabian combatant, carried out with diplomatic skill, so as to preserve a predominant influence without risking anything • • • Main Entry: ↑master …
19masterly, masterful — These terms imply having the skill or art of a master. Masterly is usually restricted to a meaning of skillful, however, whereas masterful suggests authority, dominance, and force: Napoleon, a masterful man, deployed his troops in a masterly way …
20masterly — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. superior, skillful, superb; see excellent . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Having or demonstrating a high degree of knowledge or skill: adept, crack, expert, master, masterful, professional, proficient, skilled,… …
