masterly
The word “masterly” has 3 syllables: mas-ter-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈmæstɚli/
What is synonym and antonym for masterly?
In the thesaurus, “masterly” has 95 synonyms and 60 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for masterly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for masterly
- able
- ably
- accomplished
- ace
- adept
- adeptly
- adequate
- adroit
- adroitly
- all-around
- all-round
- aptly
- artful
- artfully
- artistic
- bravura
- capable
- capably
- cleanly
- clever
- cleverly
- competent
- competently
- compleat
- complete
- consummate
- consummately
- crack
- crackerjack
- creative
- cunning
- deft
- deftly
- delicate
- dexterous
- dexterously
- dextrous
- easily
- educated
- effective
- effectual
- efficient
- employable
- experienced
- expert
- expertly
- facile
- facilely
- fancy
- fit
- fitted
- fluently
- gifted
- good
- great
- habile
- handily
- handy
- ingenious
- knowledgeable
- long-term
- master
- masterful
- masterfully
- multiskilled
- multitalented
- neat
- neatly
- nimbly
- old
- polished
- practiced
- practised
- professed
- proficient
- proficiently
- qualified
- refined
- schooled
- skilled
- skillful
- skillfully
- slick
- smooth
- sure-handed
- talented
- taught
- trained
- tutored
- versed
- veteran
- virtuoso
- well
- well-rounded
- workmanlike
Antonyms for masterly
- amateur
- amateurish
- amateurishly
- artless
- artlessly
- awkward
- awkwardly
- beginning
- clumsily
- clumsy
- crude
- crudely
- green
- ham-fisted
- ham-handed
- heavy-handed
- ignorant
- inaptly
- incapable
- incapably
- incompetent
- incompetently
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- inefficient
- inefficiently
- inept
- ineptly
- inexperienced
- inexpert
- inexpertly
- jackleg
- klutzy
- new
- poorly
- primitive
- raw
- rough
- rude
- talentless
- unable
- unfit
- unfitted
- ungifted
- unpolished
- unprofessional
- unqualified
- unschooled
- unseasoned
- unskilled
- unskillful
- unskillfully
- untalented
- untaught
- untested
- untrained
- untried
- untutored
- weak
- would-be
Meanings of masterly
- adjective
- Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
- (usually derogatory) Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.
- adverb
- In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.
Example Sentences
- The pianist gave a masterly performance that captivated the audience.
- His masterly command of language made the speech unforgettable.
- The painting displayed a masterly use of color and light.
- She handled the crisis in a masterly manner.
- The film was praised for its masterly direction and storytelling.
On this page you'll find 155 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to masterly, such as: able, ably, accomplished, ace, adept, adeptly, adequate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- rule
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