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magistral

magistral

8.8
Showing great skill and clear control in a performance or action
  • adjective
  • /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/
  • Formal
translation icon : 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
584 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
virtuoso
vsmagistral
4 8.2

Showing very great skill, often in music or art

is broader highlighting both mastery and impressive performance style
masterly
vsmagistral
  • Formal
2 5.9

Showing great skill in an activity

focuses more on striking style and impressive execution
virtuosic
vsmagistral
1 8.4

Showing very high skill in music or art

is used more widely for general mastery and stylish execution
magnifique
vsmagistral
8.5

Very beautiful and impressive in a way people admire

expresses real high skill and impressive performance rather than praise

How Skillful

magistral
  • Formal
8.8
skilled
172 3.5
competent
114 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.