virtuoso
14 synonyms and 0 antonyms for virtuoso, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone with extraordinary skill, especially a musician of exceptional technical ability.
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How to use virtuoso
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian virtuoso, "virtuous, skilled," ultimately from Latin virtus, "excellence."
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What does “virtuoso” mean?
The word “virtuoso” means someone with extraordinary skill, especially a musician of exceptional technical ability. In plain terms, an extremely skilled performer, especially in music, or describing a jaw-droppingly skillful performance.
How do you pronounce “virtuoso”?
“Virtuoso” is pronounced vur-choo-OH-soh (/ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “virtuoso” in a sentence?
Here is “virtuoso” used in a sentence: “The young pianist was already being called a virtuoso by age fourteen.”
What part of speech is “virtuoso”?
Depending on how it is used, “virtuoso” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “virtuoso” come from?
The word “virtuoso” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian virtuoso, "virtuous, skilled," ultimately from Latin virtus, "excellence.".
How many meanings does “virtuoso” have?
“Virtuoso” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone with extraordinary skill, especially a musician of exceptional technical ability.