virtuoso

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A person who is extremely skilled, especially a brilliant musician.

   The young violinist played like a true virtuoso.

2. 2
   noun

   Someone exceptionally skilled or expert in any field.

   She is a virtuoso at solving complex legal problems.

3. 3
   adj

   Showing outstanding skill or mastery.

   His virtuoso performance earned a standing ovation.

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

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