masterly

/ˈmɑːstəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæstərli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-stər-lē/ (ame, mw)

masterly — adjective

  • masterlypositive
  • more masterlycomparative
  • most masterlysuperlative

1. performed or created with the very high level of skill that a true expert would

1.形容詞C1
釋義

performed or created with the very high level of skill that a true expert would show

例句

The chef's masterly use of spices turned simple vegetables into an amazing dish.

collocation: masterly use of [something]

Dr. Nakamura gave a masterly talk about how plants grow in different seasons.

同義詞
  • brilliant

    more common in everyday speech; covers any outstanding quality

  • superb

    more general, less tied to the idea of expertise or mastery

  • consummate

    more formal, suggests complete or perfect skill in a craft

反義詞
  • amateurish

    done without professional or expert skill

  • clumsy

    done awkwardly, lacking the smoothness of skilled work

文法句型

masterly + noun

be + masterly

用法筆記

Typically used to praise the quality of someone's performance, creation, or handling of a task. More common in attributive position (before a noun) than predicative.

常見錯誤

❌He played the piano masterly.
✅He played the piano masterfully.
💡'masterly' is only an adjective; the adverb form is 'masterfully'.