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comparative more masterful, superlative most masterful
Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly. examples
In the manner of a master; very skillful. quotations examples
But Newdow (who argued his own case despite having minimal legal training) did an unexpectedly masterful job at the lectern.
2023, Sambhav Sankar, A justice stewarding a Constitution, in: SCOTUSblog, December 12 2023
Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering. quotations examples
...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...
1847, Charlotte Brontë, chapter 14, in Jane Eyre, Rochester to Jane by the fire
When John spoke in that masterful tone, Meg always obeyed, and never regretted her docility.
1868-69, Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, Chapter 38
...it was that he is so masterful. I found that he wouldn't let me go my own way.
1908, E. M. Forster, A Room with a View, Chapter 18, Lucy to Mr. Beebe about Cecil