Definition of MASTERFUL

masterful

Adjective Satellite

  • having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
    • "a masterful speaker"
    • "masterful technique"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.
  • In the manner of a master; very skillful.
  • Having or showing the qualities of a master vis-a-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.

Examples

  • The brushwork on the skin tones was masterful.
  • The masterful conducting ensured the orchestra gave of their best.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English maysterful, maistrefull, equivalent to master + -ful.

Scrabble Score: 14

masterful: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
masterful: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
masterful: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

masterful: valid Words With Friends Word