Associations to the word «Masterly»

Wiktionary

MASTERLY, adjective. That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.
MASTERLY, adjective. Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.
MASTERLY, adverb. In a masterful manner; competently.
MASTERLY INACTIVITY, noun. (politics) (public policy) A policy of deliberate inactivity.

Dictionary definition

MASTERLY, adjective. 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".

Wise words

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