Meaning & use

virtuosic

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Showing exceptional skill or technical ability, especially in performing music or another art.

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The pianist gave a virtuosic performance of the difficult concerto.

Critics praised the virtuosic camerawork in the film's opening scene.

A note on using this word

Derived from 'virtuoso,' a performer of exceptional skill; most often applied to music but also used for other arts.

Words with a similar meaning

masterfulskillful

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Words with an opposite meaning

clumsyamateurish

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