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virtuoso

vir·tu·o·so [ vùrchoo ṓssō, vùrchoo ṓzō ] (plural vir·tu·o·sos or vir·tu·o·si [ vùrchoo ṓssee ])

noun

Definition:

1. exceptional performer: a musician who shows exceptional ability, technique, or artistry

2. talented person: somebody who shows exceptional technique or ability in something

3. connoisseur: somebody who is knowledgeable and cultivated in appreciating the fine arts

[Early 17th century. < Italian, "skilful, versed" < late Latin virtuosus "good" < Latin virtus (see virtue)]

vir·tu·o·sic [ vùrchoo ṓssik, vùrchoo ṓzik ] adjective

vir·tu·o·si·cal·ly [ vùrchoo óssikəlee ] adverb

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