Definition of "masterfulness" [masterfulness]

• The quality of being masterful. (noun)

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• "His masterfulness delighted me and terrified me, for my fancies wantonly roved until I found myself considering him as a lover, as a husband."
• "As for the five Asiatics, I feel that they are stouter behind me now that I have shown masterfulness."
• "A little later during the meal I ventured to talk about what had interested me and aroused my admiration, namely, the masterfulness with which Mr. Pike and Mr. Mellaire had gripped hold of that woeful, worthless crew."