masterful

• Qualifie une personne ou une action qui fait preuve d'une grande habileté, d'une grande maîtrise ou d'une autorité imposante.

Describes someone or something that shows great skill, control, or authority.

1. Highly skilled or expertB2formal

   Showing great skill, expertise, or mastery in a particular field or activity.

   Magistral

   • The pianist gave a masterful performance of the concerto.
   • Her masterful handling of the negotiation impressed everyone.
   • He is a masterful craftsman who creates beautiful furniture.

   Synonymesaccomplishedadeptconsummateexpertpracticedproficientseasonedskilledvirtuoso

   Antonymesamateurishbunglingclumsyincompetentinexpertunskillful

2. Dominant or commandingB2formal

   Having or showing the ability to control or dominate others.

   Autoritaire, dominateur

   • The CEO's masterful leadership guided the company through the crisis.
   • She has a masterful presence that commands attention in any room.
   • His masterful tone left no room for argument.

   Synonymesauthoritarianautocraticcommandingcontrollingdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearing

   Antonymescomplianthumbleobedientpassiveservilesubmissiveyielding