adj.
Pronunciation: ' mas-t ə r-l ē
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : suitable to or resembling that of a master especially : indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill and power <a masterly performance>
2 : having the power and skill of a master <she's masterly at description ― Caroline Knapp>
usage see MASTERFUL
– mas · ter · li · ness noun
– masterly adverb