English · Arts & Literature
virtuoso
/ˌvɜː.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/
[/ˌvɜː.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/]
a highly skilled expert
Advancednoun
Definition
A virtuoso is a person with outstanding skill, especially in a fine art such as music. Speakers use it for masters of any craft.
Example
She is a virtuoso of the violin.
She is a virtuoso of the violin.
Etymology
From Italian 'virtuoso', meaning skilled or learned.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for outstanding mastery, especially in the arts.