masterfully-done
|mas-ter-ful-ly-done|
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/ˈmæstərfəli dʌn/
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/ˈmɑːstəfəli dʌn/
skillfully executed
Etymology
'masterfully-done' originates from the combination of 'masterfully' and 'done', where 'masterfully' is derived from 'master' meaning 'a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something' and the suffix '-fully' indicating 'in a manner of'.
'masterfully' evolved from the Old English 'mægester' meaning 'teacher' and 'done' from the Old English 'don' meaning 'to perform or execute'.
Initially, 'masterfully' meant 'in a manner of a master', and 'done' meant 'completed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'completed with great skill'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with great skill or expertise.
The painting was masterfully-done, capturing every detail with precision.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 02:14
