virtuoso
An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.
Other meanings
Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.
Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
Synonyms
- sensation
- genius
- star
Related words
- virtue
- virtuosa
- virtuosic
- virtuosity
- virtuosically
Word history
From Latin "virtus" (excellence).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “virtuoso” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.