masterwork
- adjective
- /ˈmæstərˌwɜrk/
- Her masterwork performance in the play earned her a standing ovation.
Examples
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The chef prepared a masterwork meal that impressed every guest at the table.
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They unveiled a masterwork design that set a new standard in architecture.
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This masterwork is truly inspiring!
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This painting is a true masterwork of the Renaissance.
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The chef prepared a masterwork meal that impressed every guest at the table.
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Her masterwork performance in the play earned her a standing ovation.
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They unveiled a masterwork design that set a new standard in architecture.
Synonyms
Showing great skill and control
Showing great skill in an activity
Very skilled and showing careful, good quality work
Antonyms
How Skillful
Surface Forms
Etymology
As an adjective, masterwork keeps the same idea: it describes something made with the skill of a master ('a very skilled person'), so it means very skillful or of outstanding quality.