CEFR C1

masterful

adjective

Meaning

Showing great skill, control, or authority.

Examples

Her *masterful* performance on the violin captivated the audience.
The negotiator's *masterful* handling of the crisis averted war.

Synonyms: skilled, expert, accomplished, virtuoso

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masterful (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmæstərfl/

Definition

Showing great skill, control, or authority.

Examples

Her *masterful* performance on the violin captivated the audience.
The negotiator's *masterful* handling of the crisis averted war.
He gave a *masterful* speech that inspired everyone in the room.

How to Use masterful

masterful at (prepositional phrase): Showing great skill in a specific activity. — "She is *masterful at* negotiation."
masterful handling of (collocation): Skillful management or control of a situation or problem. — "The police chief was praised for his *masterful handling of* the hostage crisis."

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