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Synonyms
mas·ter·ful (măśtər-fəl)

adjective 

  1. Given to playing the master; imperious or domineering.
  2. Fit to command.
  3. Revealing mastery or skill; expert: a masterful technique; masterful moviemaking.

derivatives

maśter·ful·ly
adverb
maśter·ful·ness
noun

usage note

Usage Note: According to a widely repeated dictum, masterful should be reserved for the sense “imperious, domineering” (as in a masterful tone of voice ), whereas masterly should be the choice when the intended sense is “having the skill of a master” (as in a masterly performance of the sonata ). The distinction can serve a useful purpose, but masterful in the latter sense has long been common in reputable writing and cannot be regarded as incorrect.