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Virtuoso

//ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso.

    "On Friday, the Thai police said he was under arrest and charged as a pedophile after computer experts had unswirled the digitally altered face in a virtuoso act of electronic decoding."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur. historical

    "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."

  2. 2
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.

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

  4. 4
    a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry wordnet
  5. 5
    Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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