— masterliness , n.
/mas"teuhr lee, mah"steuhr-/ , adj.
1. like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget.
adv.
2. in a masterly manner.
[ 1375-1425; late ME maisterly. See MASTER, -LY ]
Usage . See masterful .