masterfully

/ˈmɑːstəfəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæstərfəli/ (ame, ipa) · /-fəlē -li/ (ame, mw)

masterfully — adverb

1. in an expert way that is smooth, exact, and very well done.

1.副詞C1
釋義

in an expert way that is smooth, exact, and very well done.

例句

Femi repaired the torn sail masterfully during the storm at sea.

verb + masterfully for skilled practical work

Ryo masterfully blended the spices, and the soup tasted balanced.

cooking action done with polished technique

同義詞
  • skillfully

    more general and less impressive in tone

  • expertly

    stresses trained or professional ability

  • deftly

    focuses on quick, light, precise movement

反義詞
  • clumsily

    suggests poor control and obvious mistakes

  • awkwardly

    suggests a lack of smoothness or ease

文法句型

verb + masterfully

用法筆記

Often used for artistic, technical, or practical actions that are done with polish and precision, rather than for leading other people.

常見錯誤

❌The onions were masterfully.
✅She cut the onions masterfully.
💡use the adverb to describe how an action is done, not as a complement after be.

2. in a calm, commanding way that keeps people or situations under control.

2.副詞C2
釋義

in a calm, commanding way that keeps people or situations under control.

例句

Otis masterfully ended the argument before either team left the room.

handling conflict with clear authority

With one glance, Tanvi masterfully brought the noisy class back to work.

brief action that quickly restores control

同義詞
  • authoritatively

    stresses recognized authority more than smooth style

  • confidently

    broader and weaker on the idea of control

  • firmly

    emphasizes steadiness and discipline more than elegance

反義詞

文法句型

verb + masterfully

用法筆記

Usually describes directing people or managing tense moments. Distinguish from sense 1, which focuses on how skilfully a task itself is done.

常見錯誤

❌The coach masterfully the room.
✅The coach masterfully controlled the room.
💡the adverb needs a full verb phrase that shows what was being controlled.