Main Entry:

mas·ter·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈmas-tər-lē\

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