Masterful

Pronunciation: /ˈmæstərfəl/

Definitions of masterful

adjective showing great skill or ability; expert

Example Sentences

A1 The masterful chef cooked a delicious meal.

A2 She showed a masterful display of skill in her artwork.

B1 The masterful negotiation skills of the diplomat helped reach a peaceful resolution.

B2 The pianist's masterful performance left the audience in awe.

C1 Her masterful command of the language made her writing captivating.

C2 The director's masterful storytelling created a cinematic masterpiece.

Examples of masterful in a Sentence

formal The artist's masterful use of light and shadow created a stunning portrait.

informal She showed off her masterful baking skills with a delicious cake.

slang That guitarist is so masterful, he can play anything!

figurative His masterful manipulation of words made him a persuasive speaker.

Grammatical Forms of masterful

• past tense: mastered
• plural: masterfuls
• comparative: more masterful
• superlative: most masterful
• present tense: master
• future tense: will master
• perfect tense: have mastered
• continuous tense: is mastering
• singular: masterful
• positive degree: masterful
• infinitive: to master
• gerund: mastering
• participle: mastered

Origin and Evolution of masterful

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'masterful' originated from the Middle English word 'maistreful' which derived from the Old French word 'maistreful' meaning having the qualities of a master.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who had the qualities or characteristics of a master, the word 'masterful' has evolved to also mean skilled, authoritative, or commanding in a particular field or activity.