Masterful
['mɑːstəfʊl;-f(ə)l] or ['mæstɚfl]
Definition
(a.) Inclined to play the master; domineering; imperious; arbitrary.
(a.) Having the skill or power of a master; indicating or expressing power or mastery.
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Examples
- Is not the dominant and masterful power of the lion or the eagle related to a carniverous diet, and the mild and placid temper of the ox the reflex expression of his vegetable food? Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- When John spoke in that masterful tone, Meg always obeyed, and never regretted her docility. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- The strong, masterful personality of Holmes dominated the tragic scene, and all were equally puppets in his hands. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Did he think that pride or masterful will or physical strength would help him? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- There was a continual influx of masterful will from the forests, parklands, and steppes. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Then he also turned, and called to the girls: 'A masterful young jockey, that; 'll have his own road, if ever anybody would. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- The country inspector's face had shown his intense amazement at the rapid and masterful progress of Holmes's investigation. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- He was so superbly fearless, masterful, he knew that every problem could be worked out, in life as in geometry. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
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