Virtuoso: meaning, definitions and examples

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virtuoso

[ ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ ]

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music

A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Synonyms

genius, maestro, prodigy

Examples of usage

He was a virtuoso on the violin, captivating audiences with his performances.
Mozart was a child virtuoso, composing music at a very young age.

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general

A person highly skilled in a specific field or activity.

Synonyms

ace, expert, master

Examples of usage

He was a virtuoso in the kitchen, creating culinary masterpieces.
She was a virtuoso in mathematics, solving complex problems effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "virtuoso" in other languages:

🇵🇹 virtuoso

🇮🇳 विरटुओसो

🇩🇪 Virtuose

🇮🇩 virtuoso

ahli
maestro

🇺🇦 віртуоз

🇵🇱 wirtuoz

🇯🇵 名人 (めいじん)

🇫🇷 virtuose

🇪🇸 virtuoso

🇹🇷 virtuöz

🇰🇷 명인 (명인)

🇸🇦 فنان بارع

🇨🇿 virtuóz

🇸🇰 virtuóz

🇨🇳 艺术大师 (yìshù dàshī)

🇸🇮 virtuoz

🇮🇸 snilldarlistamaður

🇰🇿 виртуоз

🇬🇪 ვირტუოზი (virtuozi)

🇦🇿 virtuoz

🇲🇽 virtuoso

Word origin

The word 'virtuoso' originated in the 17th century from Italian 'virtuoso', meaning 'skilled' or 'expert'. It was originally used in the context of music to describe a person exceptionally talented in playing musical instruments. Over time, the term expanded to encompass individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill and mastery in various fields beyond music.