masterly
[ mas-ter-lee, mah-ster- ]
/ ˈmæs tər li, ˈmɑ stər- /
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adjective
like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget.
adverb
in a masterly manner.
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masterly
/ (ˈmɑːstəlɪ) /
adjective
of the skill befitting a mastera masterly performance
Derived forms of masterly
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