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Skilful vs Masterly - What's the difference?

skilful | masterly |

As adjectives the difference between skilful and masterly

is that skilful is possessing skill, skilled 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.

skilful

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete) * (US) skillful

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • possessing skill, skilled.

    • Related terms

    * skill * skilled * skilfully

    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 .