masterful
Translation
expert, skillful, authoritative
Examples
It was a masterful performance by the actor.
It was a masterful performance by the actor.
He has a masterful command of the language.
He has a masterful command of the language.
Grammar Patterns
((a masterful sth.)) a skillful (sth.) It was a masterful piece of writing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, skilled, adept; Antonyms: clumsy, inept
Etymology
From 'master' plus the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. So, 'full of the qualities of a master'.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'full' of 'mastery'. A masterful performance is full of skill.