masterful

/ˈmɑːstəfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæstərfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-stər-fəl/ (ame, mw)

masterful — adjective

1. carried out with outstanding skill or deep knowledge, producing a result that st

1.形容詞B2
釋義

carried out with outstanding skill or deep knowledge, producing a result that stands apart from ordinary work

例句

The pianist gave a masterful performance that moved the audience to tears.

masterful performance — artistic skill

When the engine failed, the pilot's masterful landing kept everyone on board safe.

collocation: masterful landing — emergency skill

同義詞
  • skilful

    emphasises careful technique rather than the impressive result; more common in everyday speech

  • expert

    suggests formal training or certification; objective rather than admiring in tone

  • accomplished

    focuses on a well-rounded set of skills developed over time; often used for people (an accomplished pianist)

反義詞
  • clumsy

    lacking the smoothness or precision of a masterful action

  • amateurish

    showing a lack of the skill or polish expected of an expert

文法句型

masterful + noun for a skillful result (performance / use / blend / display)

be + masterful (of an action or result)

用法筆記

Primarily describes the quality of an action or result rather than the person who performed it. Use skilled or expert when describing a person directly (e.g. 'She is a skilled surgeon' rather than 'She is masterful').

常見錯誤

❌She is masterful at painting.
✅She created a masterful painting.
💡masterful describes the action or product, not a person's general ability.

2. showing an ability to take charge of others and events through natural confidenc

2.形容詞B2
釋義

showing an ability to take charge of others and events through natural confidence rather than force or argument

例句

Tariq gave a masterful speech that silenced every critic in the room.

masterful speech — confident public speaking with authority

Ingrid took masterful command of the crisis, directing each team member with calm authority.

同義詞
  • commanding

    stronger focus on demanding or ordering rather than natural authority

  • authoritative

    suggests expert knowledge more than confident control; slightly more formal

  • dominant

    implies a position of power over others, sometimes through force rather than confidence

反義詞
  • weak

    lacking the confidence to direct others

  • timid

    hesitant and lacking the assertiveness of a leader

文法句型

masterful + noun describing control or authority (control / speech / handling / leader)

be + masterful (less common)

用法筆記

Frequently appears before nouns describing leadership or authority (leader, general, speech, control). Less common in predicative position (e.g. 'His style is masterful') than in attributive use.

常見錯誤

❌My boss is very masterful to us.
✅My boss has a masterful way of running the department.
💡masterful describes a quality of confident control, not how someone treats others.