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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