virtuoso

noun

1. (historical)An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.

   “For, besides the extraordinary Neatness of the Room, it was adorned with a great Number of Nicknacks, and Curiosities, which might have engaged the Attention of a Virtuoso.”

2. Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.

   “The prefect who officiated on this occasion was a "tolley" virtuoso, and he did his best to bring out the resources of his instrument.”

   “Facial surgeons are now virtuosi.”

3. Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.

adj

1. Exhibiting the ability of a virtuoso.

   “On Friday, the Thai police said he was under arrest and charged as a pedophile after computer experts had unswirled the digitally altered face in a virtuoso act of electronic decoding.”

   “Instead, he was able to sit alongside De Bruyne on the City bench admiring a virtuoso performance from Foden, pulling every string in the number 10 role and illustrating again why he is so important to Guardiola, and why he simply must start for Gareth Southgate's England at Euro 2024.”