connoisseur
Translation
connoisseur, expert, specialist
Examples
He is a connoisseur of fine wine.
He is a connoisseur of fine wine.
She has the discerning eye of a connoisseur.
She has the discerning eye of a connoisseur.
Grammar Patterns
a connoisseur ((of sth.)) an expert judge in matters of taste He is a connoisseur of fine wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, specialist, aficionado; Antonyms: novice, amateur
Etymology
From French 'connaisseur', meaning 'a knower', from the verb 'connaître' (to know).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who can 'con' you into believing they are an expert because they 'know-it-sure'.