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Skillful vs Masterly - What's the difference?

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Skillful is a synonym of masterly.


As adjectives the difference between skillful and masterly

is that skillful is possessing skill while masterly is that has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.

As an adverb masterly is

in a masterful manner; competently.

skillful

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete) * (Commonwealth English) skilful

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Possessing skill.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * skill * skilled * skillfully

    masterly

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.
    • Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance .
  • Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.

    • Derived terms

    *masterly inactivity

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a masterful manner; competently.
    • When playing the violin his masterly bowing technique was a joy to hear .