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Masterful vs. Masterly
Masterful
/ˈmɑːstəfəl/Examples:
Crafting a masterful plan, she convinced everyone.The art piece was a masterful blend of colors and form.His masterful storytelling kept the audience enraptured.
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Masterly
/ˈmɑːstəli/Examples:
Her masterly embroidery stunned the entire audience.His masterly chess strategy ensured a swift victory.The architect's masterly vision transformed the skyline.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Masterful typically implies having power or control, similar to a master in a leadership sense.
- Masterly emphasizes the skill or competence in performing a task or art.
- Think of masterful as commanding like a master of an organization, while masterly is about performing with expert skill.
- Use masterful when referring to someone who has an authoritative command or strong influence.
- Use masterly when describing a work or performance that shows great skill.
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