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Definition of
masterly adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
masterly
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈmæstərli
/
/
(
also
masterful
)
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showing great skill or understanding
a masterly performance
Her handling of the situation was masterly.
see
masterful
See
masterly
in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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