masterly
Masterly (adj) means Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
Etymology
PIE word *méǵh₂s 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; expert; magician; social superior; husband; lover; Jesus Christ; a god; male stud animal”) + -li (suffix forming adjectives). Maister is derived from Old English mæġester (“master”) and Old French maistre (“master”) (modern French maître), both from Latin magister (“teacher; master”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂s (“big, great”). The English word is analysable as master + -ly.
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What is the meaning of masterly?
"masterly" (adj) means executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
What are the different meanings of masterly?
"masterly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful; 2. Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.