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German word
virtuos
Pronunciation
IPA/vɪʁtuˈoːs/
Meaning
- adjectiveskillful
Example
Er gab eine virtuose Darbietung.
He gave a skillful performance.
More examples
Die Schauspielerin improvisierte mit virtuoser Leichtigkeit.
The actress improvised with virtuoso ease.
Core concept
A skilled hand makes complex execution look effortless while preserving expressive artistry.
Common phrases
mit virtuoser Leichtigkeit
with virtuoso ease
eine virtuose Darstellung
a virtuoso performance
sein virtuoses Fingerspiel
his virtuoso fingerwork
Similar words
geschickt: Effective and competent in ordinary tasks and practical methods.
talentiert: Possessing notable ability to achieve excellent results with development and experience.
brillant: Exceptionally strong and impressive in its expression or intellectual quality.
Definition in German
In Ausführung und Technik sehr geschickt und kunstvoll.
Word origin
The adjective entered German through Italian virtuoso and ultimately derives from Latin virtus, meaning excellence or virtue.
Usage tips
- German uses virtuos mainly for impressive performance or technique; the English noun virtuoso corresponds to German der Virtuose or die Virtuosin.
Other meanings
- virtuosoadjective
- skillfullyadverb
Opposites
- unbeholfenawkwardadjective
- ungeschicktclumsyadjective
Related words
- Virtuosinfemale virtuosonoun
- Virtuosevirtuosonoun