magistral
- adjective
- /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/
- Formal
- His magistral handling of the negotiations impressed everyone at the meeting.
Examples
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The pianist delivered a magistral performance that left the audience in awe.
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The pianist gave a magistral performance that left the audience in awe.
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The chef's magistral technique was evident in every dish she prepared.
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Her magistral skills in painting were evident in every brushstroke.
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The pianist delivered a magistral performance, captivating the audience with his technical skill.
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Her magistral approach to solving complex problems impressed her colleagues and earned her a promotion.
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The chef's magistral technique in preparing the dish made it a favorite among the restaurant patrons.
Synonyms
Causing people to admire it, like a building or performance, because it is very good
Showing very great skill, often in music or art
Showing great skill in an activity
Showing very high skill in music or art
Very beautiful and impressive in a way people admire
How Skillful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Magistral comes from the Latin magister 'master', which gives the idea of skill and control. That's why a magistral performance means one done with great skill, as if by a master.