masterful

pronunciation

How to pronounce masterful in British English: UK [ˈmɑ:stəfl]word uk audio image

How to pronounce masterful in American English: US [ˈmæstərfl] word us audio image

  • 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 !

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