virtuoso

vir·tu·o·so

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noun

The definition of a virtuoso is a person who is highly skilled at something such as an artistic or creative pursuit.

A world-class violinist is an example of a virtuoso.

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virtuoso

noun

pl. -·sos or -·si

Obs.
1. a person who has a general or broad interest in the arts and sciences
2. a collector or connoisseur of art objects or curios
a person displaying great technical skill in some fine art, esp. in the performance of music
Obs. a person learned in the arts or sciences; scholar

Origin of virtuoso

It, skilled, learned from Late Latin virtuosus: see virtuous

of or like that of a virtuoso

also vir·tu·os′ic

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virtuoso

noun

pl. vir·tu·o·sos, or vir·tu·o·si

A musician with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
Archaic A person with a strong interest in the fine arts, especially in antiquities.
Obsolete A very learned person.

adjective

Exhibiting the ability, technique, or personal style of a virtuoso: a virtuoso performance.

Origin of virtuoso

Italian skilled, of great worth, virtuoso from Late Latin virtuōsus virtuous from Latin virtūs excellence ; see virtue .

Related Forms:

vir′tu·o′sic
adjective

vir′tu·o′si·cal·ly
adverb

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