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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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vir·tu·o·sic [ vùrchoo ṓssik, vùrchoo ṓzik ] adjectivevir·tu·o·si·cal·ly [ vùrchoo óssikəlee ] adverb
