masterly

[ mas-ter-lee, mah-ster- ]
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adjective
  1. like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget.

adverb
  1. in a masterly manner.

Origin of masterly

1
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; see origin at master, -ly

confusables note For masterly

See masterful.

Other words from masterly

  • mas·ter·li·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for masterly

masterly

/ (ˈmɑːstəlɪ) /


adjective
  1. of the skill befitting a master: a masterly performance

Derived forms of masterly

  • masterliness, noun

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