virtuoso

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

   That is virtuoso playing.

2. 2
   noun

   someone who is exceptionally skilled in any field

   The team was full of programming virtuosos.

3. 3
   noun

   a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry

   My kids are both piano virtuosos.

4. 4
   noun

   An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.

   For, besides the extraordinary Neatness of the Room, it was adorned with a great Number of Nicknacks, and Curiosities, which might have engaged the Attention of a Virtuoso.

5. 5
   noun

   Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.

   The prefect who officiated on this occasion was a "tolley" virtuoso, and he did his best to bring out the resources of his instrument.

6. 6
   adj

   Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso.

   On Friday, the Thai police said he was under arrest and charged as a pedophile after computer experts had unswirled the digitally altered face in a virtuoso act of electronic decoding.

7. 7
   noun

   Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian virtuoso, from Late Latin virtuōsus (“virtuous”), from Latin virtus (“excellence”). Doublet of virtuous.