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masterful, masterly
masterful (MAS tuhr fuhl) (adjective)
Descriptive of a personality that is inclined to be domineering: Alisha's masterful distinctness and ability earned her the promotion she wanted.
Norman's masterful strength of character enables him to impose his will on others.
masterly (MAS tuhr lee) (adjective)
Describing something worthy of authority through knowledge or superior skill. Maude played the complex piano composition with masterly precision.
The carpenter did a masterly job of repair work in Jenifer's house.
The head of the association had a masterful personality that easily established his masterly position to negotiate for better working conditions.
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masterly (adjective), more masterly, most masterly
1. Concerning a person having or revealing supreme skill: Maude played the difficult piano composition with masterly precision at the recital.
2. Pertaining to someone who is domineering; imperious: Jane's aunt was known to be quite masterly and bossy because she was always telling her children what they had to do and what they mustn't do at all.
2. Pertaining to someone who is domineering; imperious: Jane's aunt was known to be quite masterly and bossy because she was always telling her children what they had to do and what they mustn't do at all.
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magist-, master- +
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