virtuosity

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The technical skills and fluent style of a virtuoso.
2. (countable, uncountable) Lovers of the elegant arts as a class.

Synonyms

artistry

bravura

craftsmanship

mastery

prowess

skill

outstanding skill

consummate skill

Translations

virtuosismo

virtuosité

virtuosismo

Virtuosität

virtuositat

αγάπη των τεχνών

virtuositeit

virtuosidad

virtuosisme

maestría

البراعة

virtüözlük

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌvɜː(ɹ)tjuˈɒsɪti/

Etymology

Cognate with Middle English: vertuosite

In summary

From virtuoso + -ity (“quality of”); the terminal -o drops out. Compare Middle English vertuosite (“virtuous quality or character”).