virtuos
Translation
virtuoso, virtuosic
Examples
Er ist ein virtuoser Pianist.
He is a virtuoso pianist.
Sie spielt virtuos Geige.
She plays the violin with virtuosity.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) virtuoso ... ein virtuoser Musiker
((verb)) + ((adverb)) to ... with virtuosity virtuos spielen
Similar Words
Synonyms: meisterhaft, gekonnt, brillant; Antonyms: amateurhaft, stümperhaft
Etymology
From Italian 'virtuoso', from Late Latin 'virtuosus' meaning 'virtuous, excellent'. Related to 'Virtus' (virtue, excellence).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'virtue' in the sense of excellence or mastery in an art, especially music. Think of a 'virtuoso' violinist.