Virtuoso — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌvər-chü-ˈō-(ˌ)sō/ vir·tu·o·so

Meaning & Definition of Virtuoso

Virtuoso (noun)

  1. one who excels in the technique of an art; especially, a highly skilled musical performer
  2. a person who has exceptional skill, expertise, or talent at some endeavor
  3. a person interested in the pursuit of knowledge in some specialized field and especially in the arts and sciences

Virtuoso (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. accomplished with trained ability

    "a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto"

    similar: adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, practiced, skillful, workmanlike
    related: facile, smooth, artistic, creative, fancy, ingenious, neat, adept, clever, cunning, able, adequate, capable, competent
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful
    near: awkward, clumsy, crude, klutzy, ineffective, ineffectual, incompetent, inept

  2. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "a virtuoso director, he is known for using every resource and technique known to film to tell a story"

    similar: accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran
    related: adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, primitive, rough, unpolished, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed

Virtuoso (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

    "a violin virtuoso"

    similar: ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab (chiefly British), dab hand (chiefly British), expert, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven, meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, whiz, wizard
    related: pro, professional, consultant, hired gun, specialist, addict, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan, craftsman, journeyman, all-rounder (British), jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man, mistress
    opposite: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert
    near: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice, dabbler, dilettante, layman, nonprofessional

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Virtuoso

The most common words with a similar meaning to Virtuoso:

Chiefly British: dab, dab hand
adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, practiced, skillful, workmanlike, accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, good, great, master, professed, proficient, skilled, versed, veteran, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Virtuoso

Words with the opposite meaning of Virtuoso:

amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unseasoned, unskilled, nonexpert

Related Words for Virtuoso

facile, smooth, artistic, creative, fancy, ingenious, neat, clever, cunning, able, adequate, capable, competent, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled

Near Antonyms of Virtuoso

awkward, clumsy, crude, klutzy, ineffective, ineffectual, incompetent, inept, incapable, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried, would-be

Word Forms of Virtuoso

Inflections: virtuosos, virtuosi

Derived words: virtuoso (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Virtuoso

Italian, from virtuoso, adjective, virtuous, skilled, from Late Latin virtuosus virtuous, from Latin virtus

First known use: 1613

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtuoso

What does "Virtuoso" mean?

"Virtuoso" means one who excels in the technique of an art; especially, a highly skilled musical performer. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one who excels in the technique of an art; especially, a highly skilled musical performer. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Virtuoso"?

Other words for "Virtuoso" include adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert and masterful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Virtuoso" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Virtuoso"?

There are 106 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Virtuoso". Common alternatives include adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly and practiced.

What is the opposite of "Virtuoso"?

Antonyms of "Virtuoso" include amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful, inexperienced and inexpert. Near antonyms include awkward, clumsy, crude and klutzy.

How do you use "Virtuoso" in a sentence?

Examples of "Virtuoso" in a sentence: "a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto"; "a virtuoso director, he is known for using every resource and technique known to film to tell a story"; "a violin virtuoso".

Is "Virtuoso" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Virtuoso" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Virtuoso"?

"Virtuoso" is pronounced /ˌvər-chü-ˈō-(ˌ)sō/ and divided into syllables as vir·tu·o·so.

What is the origin of the word "Virtuoso"?

"Virtuoso" comes from Italian, from virtuoso, adjective, virtuous, skilled, from Late Latin virtuosus virtuous, from Latin virtus. First known use: 1613.