Virtuoso

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒvÉœ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/
• US IPA: /ËŒvɝ.tʃuˈoÊŠ.soÊŠ/

Origin

From Italian, from Late Latin virtuosus, "virtuous", from Latin virtus, "excellence".

Full definition of virtuoso

Noun

1. A person (especially a musician) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style

Adjective

1. Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso

Related terms

• virtuosa
• virtuosic
• virtuosity
• virtuosically