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masterfull

masterfull is the archaic form of masterful.

Meaning of masterful

Adjective

masterful (comparative more masterful, superlative most masterful)

  1. Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.
    • The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.
  2. In the manner of a master; very skillful.
    • The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.
    Synonyms:
    magistral
  3. Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-à-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.
    • ...do you not agree with me that I have a right to be a little masterful, abrupt; perhaps exacting, sometimes, on the grounds I stated...1847, Charlotte Brontë, chapter 14, in Jane Eyre, Rochester to Jane by the fire

Forms of masterfull

comparativemore masterfull
superlativemost masterfull

Questions about masterfull

What is masterfull the archaic form of?
Masterfull is the archaic form of masterful.

Words near masterfull in the dictionary

  1. masterers
  2. masterest
  3. mastereth
  4. masterfast
  5. masterful
  6. masterfull
  7. masterfully
  8. masterfulness
  9. masterfulnesses
  10. mastergroup
  11. mastergroups

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