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Masterly vs Deft - What's the difference?

masterly | deft |

As adjectives the difference between masterly and deft

is that masterly is that has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently while deft is quick and neat in action; skillful.

As an adverb masterly

is in a masterful manner; competently.

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 .

    deft

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Quick and neat in action; skillful
    • He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.

    See also

    * daft