masterly

/ˈmæ-/ /ˈmæstɚli/

Meanings

adjective

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

Examples :

"Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance."

adjective

(usually derogatory) Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.

Examples :

"The boss made a masterly decision to fire the entire marketing team without consulting anyone, leaving everyone feeling demoralized and unheard. "

attitude character politics

adverb

In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.

Examples :

"She masterly answered all the professor's questions during the oral exam. "

ability achievement style quality

Related Words

domineering verb

/ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/ /ˌdɒməˈnɪrɪŋ/

To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

"The older brother tends to domineer his younger siblings, always telling them what to do and not letting them choose for themselves. "

consulting verb

/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/

To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

"Before making a big purchase, I consulted my friend about the pros and cons of each option. "

competently adverb

/ˈkɒmpɪtəntli/ /ˈkɑːmpɪtəntli/

In a competent manner.

"The nurse competently administered the medication. "

masterfully adverb

/ˈmæstɚfli/ /ˈmɑːstəfʊli/ /ˈmæstɚfʊli/

In a masterful manner; in an extremely confident and competent manner.

"The chef masterfully prepared the intricate dessert, impressing all the guests. "

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

arbitrary noun

/ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/

Anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

"The teacher assigned an arbitrary number of homework problems for the weekend. "

demoralized verb

/dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/ /diːˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/

To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

"The team was demoralized after losing their tenth game in a row. "

imperious adjective

/ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/

Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.

"The manager had an imperious tone, always telling everyone what to do without listening to their suggestions. "

derogatory noun

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/

A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

"Having a derogatory on your credit report can make it difficult to get a loan. "

masterful adjective

/ˈmæstɚfəl/ /ˈmæstərfʊl/

Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.

"The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful."

competence noun

/ˈkɒmpətəns/

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

"The teacher praised the student's competence in math. "

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"