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masterful Meaning & Definition

What Does Masterful Mean?

Masterful is an adjective that means Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly. It is also used to mean In the manner of a master; very skillful.

Masterful in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Synonymsvirtuoso, imperious and domineering
Comparative / superlativemore masterful, most masterful

Masterful Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.

    The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.

  2. In the manner of a master; very skillful.

    The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.

  3. Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-à-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.

Adjective

  1. Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.

Synonyms of Masterful

Masterful synonyms and antonyms →

Masterful in a Sentence

The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.

The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.

Word Forms & Grammar

masterful (comparative more masterful, superlative most masterful)

Words That Rhyme With Masterful

master philpastor phil

Origin of Masterful

From Middle English maysterful, maistrefull, equivalent to master +‎ -ful.

Quick Answers About Masterful

What part of speech is masterful?

Masterful is an adjective.

What is another word for masterful?

You can replace masterful with words such as virtuoso, imperious and domineering. See the full list of masterful synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of masterful?

The comparative form is more masterful and the superlative form is most masterful.

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