masterly
In a masterful mannerIn a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.
» The picture is done in a masterly style.
Das Bild ist meisterhaft gemalt. — cost
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1 senses(archaic)In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.
Examples
1 sentencesThe picture is done in a masterly style.
deDas Bild ist meisterhaft gemalt. — cost
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English maisterli (“artistically; skilfully; in the manner of a conqueror or mFrom Middle English maisterli (“artistically; skilfully; in the manner of a conqueror or master; overconfidently”), from maister (see etymology 1) + -li (suffix forming adverbs); analysable as master + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).
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Forms
more masterly, most masterly| Comparative | more masterly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most masterly |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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