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masterly in German

masterly in German is meisterhaft, meisterlich — masterly means done with great skill, showing the ability of an expert.

masterly in German

meisterhaft
adj
Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
meisterlich
adj
Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.

What does "masterly" mean?

  1. adj Done with great skill, showing the ability of an expert.
    "In 'Une page d'amour' by Emile Zola I found several townscapes painted or drawn in a masterly, masterly fashion – entirely in the sentiment of the simple passage in your letter."
  2. adj Bossy and controlling, like someone used to giving orders.
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masterly in a sentence

  • In 'Une page d'amour' by Emile Zola I found several townscapes painted or drawn in a masterly, masterly fashion – entirely in the sentiment of the simple passage in your letter.
  • This is a masterly work of condensation, omitting nothing of importance and providing a most readable book that for a modest half-crown is incredibly good value.

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What is "masterly" in German?
"masterly" in German is meisterhaft, meisterlich. masterly means: Done with great skill, showing the ability of an expert.
Are there other ways to say "masterly" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "masterly": meisterhaft, meisterlich.
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