masterful
adjective
dominating; self-willed; imperious.
masterfulness
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a word derived from
masterful.
Example Sentences
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The duration and complexity of “Semiramide,” composed as a finale to Gioachino Rossini’s career in Italy, foreshadow the masterfulness of his work in Paris.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2017
And this, in turn, produces a paradoxical masterfulness; we see that it isn't information or research that Boo is bringing to us, but a quality of attention.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 29, 2012
In Louis Wiley power was conjoined with goodness, masterfulness of intellect with kindliness of heart.
From Time Magazine Archive
Kemal, ardent feminist, mixed in matters that did not concern her and was apt to treat her spouse with high-handed masterfulness.
From Time Magazine Archive
But there was a new-born masterfulness in the curate's manner which cowed her.
From The New Rector by Stanley John Weyman
