Masterpiece

Meaning

Masterpiece means a work of art, literature, music, or craftsmanship that is considered exceptionally good or the greatest work produced by a particular artist.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑː.stə.piːs/

Word Forms

• Noun: masterpiece
• Plural: masterpieces

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• artistic masterpiece — an exceptionally accomplished work of art.
• literary masterpiece — a work of literature regarded as exceptionally excellent.
• musical masterpiece — an exceptionally accomplished piece of music.
• create a masterpiece — to produce an exceptionally accomplished work.
• regard something as a masterpiece — to consider something an outstanding work.
• undisputed masterpiece — a work whose exceptional quality is widely accepted.

Example Sentences

• The painting is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art.
• Many critics regard the novel as a literary masterpiece.
• She spent years creating what she hoped would become her masterpiece.
• The composer described the symphony as his greatest masterpiece.
• Not every successful work becomes a masterpiece.

Literary Example

Example:

“It was to have been my masterpiece. It is my masterpiece.”

— Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

Here, masterpiece means an artist's greatest or most accomplished work. Basil Hallward is referring to his portrait of Dorian Gray as the finest work he has created. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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