masterly
3 synonyms and 5 antonyms for masterly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Done with great skill, showing the ability of an expert.
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
The word goes back to the Proto-Indo-European word *méǵh₂s. It comes from Middle English maisterli, from maister (“leader, ruler; high official; official in charge of a place; person in control; employer; owner; schoolmaster, teacher; scholar, sage; holder of a master's degree; religious teacher; master craftsman; expe...
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