virtuosity

[ vur-choo-os-i-tee ]

noun

1. the character, ability, or skill of a virtuoso.
2. a fondness for or interest in virtu.

Word History and Origins

Origin of virtuosity¹

First recorded in 1665–75; virtuos(o) + -ity

Example Sentences

No record can adequately express the timeless virtuosity of so many champions who crowd and jostle in the annals for attention.

From Washington Post

To write a good argument requires some virtuosity — most people don’t really enjoy listening to others bicker, especially people they don’t know or have any reason to care about.

From Vox

Virtuosity in playing blues licks is like virtuosity in celebrating the Mass, it is empty, it means nothing.

From The Daily Beast

Furthermore, the simplicity of his clothes belied their technical virtuosity, their status.

From The Daily Beast

As performer his virtuosity was unquestioned and unparalleled.

From The Daily Beast

In some ways, the lack of linguistic virtuosity came as a relief.

From The Daily Beast

He identifies as his primary influence The Graduate, in its technical virtuosity and ability to nailgun the zeitgeist.

From The Daily Beast

I think that he had more virtuosity, and yet more delicacy of feeling, than either Rubinstein or Blow.

From Project Gutenberg

Kndinger had come to Russia at eighteen, and delighted the public of St. Petersburg by his brilliant virtuosity.

From Project Gutenberg

The last century has been one of increasing virtuosity in the management of lyric metres.

From Project Gutenberg

It is fair to say that similar precocity in other children has not always resulted in virtuosity.

From Project Gutenberg

Sarasate's virtuosity shines and pleases and surprises the audience continually.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ability
• approach
• communication
• contact
• effect
• familiarity
• flair
• hand
• influence
• knack
• skill
• style
• talent
• technique
• understanding