English Dictionary

masterly

/ˈmɑːstəli/

adj

Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful. / (usually derogatory, obsolete) Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.

He played the piano with a masterly touch.

意味（1）

Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.

Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance.

意味（2）

(usually derogatory, obsolete) Like a master; arbitrary; domineering, imperious.

The godlie counſels of Salomon and Ieſus the ſonne of Sirach, for ſharpe kepinge in, and bridleinge of youth, are ment rather, for fatherlie correction, then maſterlie beating, rather for maners, than for learninge: for other places, than for ſcholes.