Sekirov Dictionary

masterly

UK /ˈmɑːstəli/US /ˈmæstɚli/

adjective 2
adverb 1
forms 2

adjective2

•
Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
- Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.
•
(disapproving, no longer used) Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.
- Many times fear is a profitable and an active servant, if it do not dominere and grow masterlie. — 1653

adverb1

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(no longer used) In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.
- 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. — 1818

forms

more masterly · most masterly

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