virtuoso

Meanings

Noun

• An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.
• Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.
• Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

Adjective

• Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso.

Origin

• Borrowed from Italian virtuoso, from Late Latin virtuōsus, from Latin virtus. virtuous.