masterly
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈmɑːstəli/
Adjective

masterly

  1. Executed in the manner of a master; showing skill and competence.
    Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.
  2. Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.
Adverb

masterly

  1. In a masterful manner; competently.
    • 1818, Belle Assemblée: Or, Court and Fashionable Magazine
      At length the sound of a flute broke upon mine ear; it was not played masterly, but the tones were very sweet; and what is more correct, perhaps, they harmonized with my feelings.



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