masterful
pronunciation
How to pronounce masterful in British English: UK [ˈmɑ:stəfl]
How to pronounce masterful in American English: US [ˈmæstərfl]
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- Adjective:
- having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
- able to deal authoritatively with affairs
Word Origin
- masterful (adj.)
- c. 1300, "fond of being a master," from master (n.) + -ful. Sense evolved through "having capabilities to command" (c. 1400) to "characterized by a master's skill" (1610s). Related: Masterfully.
Example
- 1. A masterful escape artist , tubman will do anything to avoid capture , even keeping babies quiet with opium .
- 2. Thankyou . I apologize for ever doubting your masterful skills at negotiation !