MASTERFUL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MASTERFUL?

Need another word that means the same as “masterful”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “masterful” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Masterful” are: consummate, masterly, virtuoso, commanding, powerful, controlling, imposing, magisterial, lordly, authoritative, dominating, domineering, overbearing, overweening, imperious, bossy, peremptory, high-handed, arrogant, autocratic, dictatorial, tyrannical, despotic, expert, adept, clever

Masterful as an Adjective

Definitions of "Masterful" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “masterful” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Powerful and able to control others.
• Performed or performing very skilfully.
• Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill.

Synonyms of "Masterful" as an adjective (26 Words)

adept	Very skilled or proficient at something. She is adept at cutting through red tape.
arrogant	Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. He s arrogant and opinionated.
authoritative	(of a text) considered to be the best of its kind and unlikely to be improved upon. This is likely to become the authoritative study of the subject.
autocratic	Relating to a ruler who has absolute power. A man with a reputation for an autocratic management style.
bossy	Fond of giving people orders; domineering. Don t be so bossy.
clever	Mentally quick and resourceful. A simple but clever idea for helping people learn computing.
commanding	Used of a height or viewpoint. A commanding 13 6 lead.
consummate	Perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities. She dressed with consummate elegance.
controlling	Able to control or determine policy. A controlling interest in the firm.
despotic	Of or typical of a despot; tyrannical. Moved from a feudal to a despotic order.
dictatorial	Of or typical of a ruler with total power. His mother in law was somewhat dictatorial.
dominating	Used of a height or viewpoint. Looked up at the castle dominating the countryside.
domineering	Tending to domineer. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
expert	Of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood. An expert job.
high-handed	Given to haughty disregard of others.
imperious	Arrogant and domineering. His imperious demands.
imposing	Impressive in appearance. An imposing residence.
lordly	Of or befitting a lord. They were putting on lordly airs.
magisterial	Having or showing great authority. She reigned in magisterial beauty.
masterly	Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. His masterly account of rural France.
overbearing	Expecting unquestioning obedience. Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter.
overweening	Showing excessive confidence or pride. No idea how overweening he would be.
peremptory	Putting an end to all debate or action. Just do it came the peremptory reply.
powerful	Of a person possessing physical strength and weight rugged and powerful. His photomontages are powerful anti war images.
tyrannical	Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. A momentary quieting of her tyrannical appetite.
virtuoso	Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. A virtuoso performance.

Usage Examples of "Masterful" as an adjective

• Masterful technique.
• He looked masculine and masterful.
• A masterful assessment of the difficulties.
• A masterful speaker.

Associations of "Masterful" (30 Words)

adept	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. Adept in handicrafts.
adroit	Clever or skilful. His adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers.
artfully	In a disingenuous manner. Body scanners are turning up artfully concealed items.
artistry	A superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation. The artistry of the pianist.
astute	Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease.
cadenza	A brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music.
champion	Protect or fight for as a champion. He became the determined champion of a free press.
clever	Mentally quick and resourceful. Joe had a feeling it wasn t too clever leaving Dolly alone.
deft	Demonstrating skill and cleverness. The script was both deft and literate.
dexterous	Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands. Dexterous of hand and inventive of mind.
dextrous	Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.
expert	Of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood. An expert job.
genius	Exceptional creative ability. That woman has a genius for organization.
ingenious	Showing inventiveness and skill. Ingenious devices.
intelligent	(of a device or building) able to vary its state or action in response to varying situations and past experience. An intelligent question.
maven	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. The maven of vintage furniture.
prodigy	A sign of something about to happen. Germany seemed a prodigy of industrial discipline.
resourceful	Having inner resources; adroit or imaginative. He maintained her reputation for being a resourceful problem solver.
shrewd	Acting with a specific goal. He was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow.
skilled	Having or showing or requiring special skill. Skilled legal advice.
skillful	Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. A lesser known but no less skillful composer.
slyly	In an artful manner. The president smiled slyly unable to mask a look of triumph.
smart	Intelligence; acumen. A smart restaurant.
specialty	A distinguishing trait.
superstar	An extremely famous and successful performer or sports player. Despite their superstar status the band refuse to change their lifestyle.
veteran	A person who has had long experience in a particular field. A Vietnam veteran.
violin	A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch played with a horsehair bow The classical European violin was developed in the 16th century It has four strings and a body of characteristic rounded shape narrowed at the middle and with two f shaped soundholes.
virtuoso	A person with a special knowledge of or interest in works of art or curios. A celebrated clarinet virtuoso.
wizardry	Very impressive or ingenious technology or devices. The car is full of hi tech wizardry.
workmanlike	Showing efficient competence but not inspiration. The book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index.