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virtuosi

virtuosi is the plural of virtuoso.

Meaning of virtuoso

Noun

virtuoso (plural virtuosos or virtuosi)

  1. (historical) 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.1749, Henry Fielding, chapter 10, in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume III, London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC, book VIII, page 224
  2. 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.1907, The Messenger, page 147
  3. Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

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Questions about virtuosi

What is virtuosi the plural of?
Virtuosi is the plural of virtuoso.

Words near virtuosi in the dictionary

  1. virtuelessness
  2. virtues
  3. virtuosa
  4. virtuosas
  5. virtuose
  6. virtuosi
  7. virtuosic
  8. virtuosically
  9. virtuosities
  10. virtuosity
  11. virtuoso

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