virtuoso

17 synonyms and 1 antonym for virtuoso, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Someone with extraordinary skill, especially a musician of exceptional technical ability.

Synonyms

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Rare, literary or technical

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

Someone with extraordinary skill, especially a musician of exceptional technical ability.

“The young pianist was already being called a virtuoso by age fourteen.”

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2. adj

Displaying the exceptional skill of a virtuoso.

“Critics praised her virtuoso performance of the concerto.”

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Opposites

unskilled

How to use virtuoso

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian virtuoso, "virtuous, skilled," ultimately from Latin virtus, "excellence."

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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