virtuosa

[vur-choo-oh-suh]

noun

1. a female virtuoso; a woman with exceptional talent or skill, especially in music.

Word History and Origins

Origin of virtuosa¹

First recorded in 1670–80; from Italian virtuosa, feminine of virtuoso; virtuoso ( def. ), virtuous ( def. )

Example Sentences

She is a virtuosa, and a master of her craft, but her nomination is predictable because now she represents the gold standard for the Latin Academy.

From Los Angeles Times

James Messham, from West Sussex, was reported dead about two-and-a-half hours after MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton on 3 May.

From BBC

A 60-year-old man from West Sussex died following an altercation reported about two-and-a-half hours after MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton on Saturday evening.

From BBC

The MSC Virtuosa is operated by MSC Cruises and has capacity for 6,334 guests.

From BBC

The death reportedly followed an altercation on MSC Virtuosa at 20:30 BST on Saturday, police said.

From BBC