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virtuoso

Pronunciation: /ˌvəːtjʊˈəʊzəʊ, -səʊ/
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Definition of virtuoso

noun (plural virtuosi /-si/ or virtuosos)

  • 1a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit:a celebrated clarinet virtuoso [as modifier]:virtuoso guitar playing
  • 2a person with a special knowledge of or interest in works of art or curios.

Derivatives

virtuosic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɒsɪk/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Italian, literally 'learned, skilful', from late Latin virtuosus (see virtuous)

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The plural of virtuoso can be spelled virtuosi (as in the original Italian) or virtuosos.

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