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masterful

[ˈmæstərfəl]
adjective
magistral
1. showing exceptional skill or expertise in doing something
The pianist gave a masterful performance.
A pianista deu uma apresentação magistral.
2. displaying commanding authority or control
He took a masterful approach to solving the problem.
Ele adotou uma abordagem magistral para resolver o problema.
3. exhibiting great skill and technique
The artist created a masterful painting.
O artista criou uma pintura magistral.
NYC Slang
dope, fire, sick (when describing skill)
Synonyms
skilledexpertaccomplishedproficientsuperiorcommanding
Antonyms
clumsyineptamateurishincompetentawkward

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magistral
most common translation
General Brazilian
mestre
used to describe someone as a master or expert
Portugal
magistral
standard usage
Portugal
brilhante
brilliant; used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

a masterful hand at something
masterful control
masterful execution
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