Masterful

Adjective

 * 1) Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.
 * The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.
 * 1) In the manner of a master; very skillful.
 * The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.
 * 1) Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.
 * 2) * 1847, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, Chapter 14, Rochester to Jane by the fire:
 * ...do you not agree with me that I have a right to be a little masterful, abrupt; perhaps exacting, sometimes, on the grounds I stated...
 * 1) * 1868-69, Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, Chapter 38:
 * When John spoke in that masterful tone, Meg always obeyed, and never regretted her docility.
 * 1) * 1908, E. M. Forster, A Room with a View, Chapter 18, Lucy to Mr. Beebe about Cecil:
 * ...it was that he is so masterful. I found that he wouldn't let me go my own way.

Thesaurus
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Derived terms

 * masterfully
 * masterfulness

Related terms

 * masterly