Definition of masterful Masterful

/mæˈstɚfʌl/ - [masterful] - mas•ter•ful

We found 6 definitions of masterful from 3 different sources.

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What does masterful mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

masterful - having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker"; "masterful technique"; "a masterly performance of the sonata"; "a virtuoso performance"
  consummate, masterly, virtuoso
  skilled having or showing or requiring special skill; "only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team"; "a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience"; "a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow"; "a skilled trade"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • masterful (Adjective)
    Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.
  • masterful (Adjective)
    In the manner of a master; very skillful.
  • masterful (Adjective)
    Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • masterful (a.)
    Inclined to play the master; domineering; imperious; arbitrary.
  • masterful (a.)
    Having the skill or power of a master; indicating or expressing power or mastery.

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