connoisseur
gb/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/ us/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
C1
English
ínyenc, műértő, szakértő
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
a connoisseur of [something]
She’s a connoisseur of Italian wine and can spot a cheap bottle instantly.
Az olasz borok igazi ínyence, és egy olcsó palackot azonnal kiszúr.
The gallery catered to connoisseurs who cared about provenance and detail.
A galéria azokat a műértőket célozta, akiknek fontos volt a művek eredete és a részletek.
As a coffee connoisseur, he insists on freshly ground beans.
Learner examples
He is a connoisseur of art.
A művészet igazi értője.
My aunt is a connoisseur of chocolate.
A nagynéném a csokoládé igazi ínyence.
Common mistake:
It is usually followed by of (a connoisseur of wine), not in. Spelling is often confused (double n and double s).
Meaning
expert judge of quality and taste
Collocations
wine connoisseur
|art connoisseur
|a connoisseur of fine wine
|a connoisseur of modern art
|a connoisseur of classical music
|a true connoisseur
|a seasoned connoisseur
|a discerning connoisseur
|a connoisseur's palate
|connoisseurship
Synonyms
aficionado (Emphasizes enthusiastic interest more than expert judgment.)
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expert (More general; does not necessarily imply refined taste.)
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gourmet (Used mainly for food and drink.)
Antonyms
novice (Has little knowledge or experience.)
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philistine (Shows little appreciation for art or culture.)
Themes
art
|food_and_drink
|culture
|shopping
Definition
someone who knows a lot about something and can judge its quality
A person with a lot of knowledge and refined taste, especially someone who can judge the quality of things like art, food, wine, or music.
NOUN
C1
2
szakértő
B1
Usage pattern:
a connoisseur of [something]
He calls himself a connoisseur of action movies, but he just watches whatever is on.
Azt mondja magáról, hogy az akciófilmek nagy szakértője, pedig csak azt nézi, amit éppen adnak.
Our team has a connoisseur of office snacks who rates every new brand.
A csapatunkban van valaki, aki az irodai nasik nagy szakértője, és minden új márkát lepontoz.
She’s a connoisseur of internet drama and always knows the latest story.
Learner examples
He is a connoisseur of video games.
A videojátékok nagy szakértője.
She is a connoisseur of street food.
Az utcai ételek nagy szakértője.
Common mistake:
In humorous use, it still normally takes of (a connoisseur of memes).
Meaning
knowledgeable enthusiast (often playful)
Collocations
a self-proclaimed connoisseur
|a connoisseur of memes
|a connoisseur of reality TV
|a connoisseur of takeout
|a connoisseur of thrift stores
|an aspiring connoisseur
|a would-be connoisseur
|a connoisseur of vintage sneakers
|a connoisseur of craft beer
|a connoisseur of spicy food
Synonyms
enthusiast (More neutral; less emphasis on judging quality.)
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buff (Often used for hobbies (e.g., a film buff).)
Antonyms
casual (Not deeply interested or knowledgeable.)
Themes
daily_life
|humor
|media
Definition
someone who thinks they know a lot about something
A person who knows a lot about a particular subject and talks about it with confidence, sometimes used humorously or ironically.
Grammar
Dictionary form
connoisseur
IPA
GB/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
US/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
Syllables & stress
con - nois - seur (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (seur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: connoisseur
- Plural: connoisseurs
Word family
Forms
connoisseurs
noun
Advanced or less common
connoisseurship
noun
connoisseurial
adjective
Expressions
a connoisseur of [something]
1/ə kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
expert on a specific thing
someone who knows a lot about something
Examples
- He’s a connoisseur of single-malt whisky.
- She’s a connoisseur of contemporary dance.
- They hired a connoisseur of antiques to evaluate the collection.
Learner examples
- My friend is a connoisseur of tea.
connoisseur's choice
1/kˌɑnəsˈʊɹz t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
business
premium option for experts
a product said to be the best
Examples
- The menu highlights the chef’s tasting as the connoisseur’s choice.
- The ad calls it the connoisseur’s choice of dark chocolate.
- This bottle is marketed as the connoisseur’s choice for special occasions.
self-proclaimed connoisseur
1/sˈɛlf pɹoʊklˈeɪmd kˌɑnəsˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
person claiming expert taste
someone who says they are an expert
Examples
- As a self-proclaimed connoisseur, he offered unsolicited opinions on every dish.
- She’s a self-proclaimed connoisseur of design, but she’s never studied it.
- The interview was full of advice from self-proclaimed connoisseurs.
Learner examples
- He is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of coffee.