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virtuoso

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"Highly skilled performer"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted ioorstuvStarts with VEnds with O1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • 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.
  • The prefect who officiated on this occasion was a "tolley" virtuoso, and he did his best to bring out the resources of his instrument.
  • Facial surgeons are now virtuosi.

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