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magistral

magistral

1 8.8
Showing great skill and clear control in a performance or action
  • adjective
  • /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/
  • Formal
: magistral
  • His magistral handling of the negotiations impressed everyone at the meeting.

Examples

  • The pianist delivered a magistral performance that left the audience in awe.

  • The pianist gave a magistral performance that left the audience in awe.

  • The chef's magistral technique was evident in every dish she prepared.

  • Her magistral skills in painting were evident in every brushstroke.

  • The pianist delivered a magistral performance, captivating the audience with his technical skill.

  • Her magistral approach to solving complex problems impressed her colleagues and earned her a promotion.

  • The chef's magistral technique in preparing the dish made it a favorite among the restaurant patrons.

Synonyms

impressive
vsmagistral
634 3.4

Causing people to admire it, like a building or performance, because it is very good

refers instead to genuine high skill and masterful performance
magnifique
vsmagistral
5 8.5

Very beautiful and impressive in a way people admire

expresses real high skill and impressive performance rather than praise
virtuoso
vsmagistral
5 8.2

Showing very great skill, often in music or art

is broader highlighting both mastery and impressive performance style
masterly
vsmagistral
  • Formal
3 5.9

Showing great skill in an activity

focuses more on striking style and impressive execution
virtuosic
vsmagistral
2 8.4

Showing very high skill in music or art

is used more widely for general mastery and stylish execution

How Skillful

magistral
  • Formal
1 8.8
accomplished
83 3.8
skilled
192 3.5
competent
134 3.6

Surface Forms

magistral positive

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.