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virtuosos

virtuosos 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 virtuosos

What is virtuosos the plural of?
Virtuosos is the plural of virtuoso.

Words near virtuosos in the dictionary

  1. virtuosic
  2. virtuosically
  3. virtuosities
  4. virtuosity
  5. virtuoso
  6. virtuosos
  7. virtuosoship
  8. virtuosoships
  9. virtuous
  10. virtuous circle
  11. virtuous circles

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