virtuoso

CEFRC1

/ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person with exceptional skill in an art, especially music.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.

Examples

  • Tom is a virtuoso on the guitar.

  • He is a virtuoso.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

  2. An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso.

More examples

In context

  • Tom is a virtuoso.

  • The prefect who officiated on this occasion was a "tolley" virtuoso, and he did his best to bring out the resources of his instrument.

  • For, besides the extraordinary Neatness of the Room, it was adorned with a great Number of Nicknacks, and Curiosities, which might have engaged the Attention of a Virtuoso.

Quick test

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The young piano blank performed a difficult concerto flawlessly at the crowded concert hall.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Italian virtuoso, from Late Latin virtuōsus (“virtuous”), from Latin virtus (“excellence”). Doublet of virtuous.