masterpiece
noun
Simple meaning
The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
masterpeesSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæstɚpis
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
A work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship.
A work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild.
An outstanding achievement
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
Used this way, masterpiece is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use masterpiece
- “The painter's latest work is a true masterpiece; everyone loves its beauty.”noun
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