noun · neutral
masterpiece
UK/ˈmɑːstəpiːs/US/ˈmæstərpiːs/MAS·ter·piece
a work of art of very high quality that is admired as the best example of the creator's skill
Examples
“The conservators identified the painting as a genuine masterpiece from the 18th century.”
“For many critics, his latest novel is a literary masterpiece.”
“She finally produced a masterpiece after years of experimenting with different styles.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although the artist had many competent pieces, critics agreed that this portrait was unequivocally his masterpiece.”
Collocations
- a masterpiece of
- regarded as a masterpiece
- a true masterpiece
Word family
Common mistakes
a masterpiece→a masterpiece
the masterpiece→a masterpiece
Say it for a higher band
5good work→6important work→7+masterpiece
Synonyms
masterwork
magnum opus
Easily confused
work
“The museum labelled the painting a masterpiece, not just another work.”
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