masterlie

Adjective

masterly (comparative more masterly, superlative most masterly)

1. Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
   • Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.

   Synonyms:

   maestrolike, masterlike, masterous, able, artful, habile, accomplished, adept, adroit, apt

2. (derogatory, obsolete, usually) Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.
   • The godlie counſels of Salomon and Ieſus the ſonne of Sirach, for ſharpe kepinge in, and bridleinge of youth, are ment rather, for fatherlie correction, then maſterlie beating, rather for maners, than for learninge: for other places, than for ſcholes.a. 1569 (date written), Roger Ascham, “The First Booke for the Youth [Teachyng the Brynging vp of Youth]”, in Margaret Ascham, editor, The Scholemaster: Or Plaine and Perfite Way of Teaching...

   Synonyms:

   despotic, overbearing

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