virtuosity
gb/vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti/ us/vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti/
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Sustantivo
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property
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exceptional artistic technical skill
extremely high skill, especially in music
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s virtuosity (on/at/in [activity])
Error frecuente:
Often confused with virtue (moral goodness); virtuosity is about skill, not morality.
Sinónimos
mastery (emphasizes complete control and competence, not necessarily showy.)
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brilliance (highlights impressive quality and impact, sometimes less about technique.)
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expertise (general high skill, often in professional contexts.)
Antónimos
ineptitude (lack of skill or ability.)
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clumsiness (awkward, unskilled performance, especially physical.)
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incompetence (insufficient ability to do something properly.)
Colocaciones
technical virtuosity
|musical virtuosity
|instrumental virtuosity
|pianistic virtuosity
|virtuosity on the violin
|display of virtuosity
|sheer virtuosity
|a feat of virtuosity
|dazzling virtuosity
|virtuosity and precision
Temas
music
|arts
|performance
|skills
Ejemplos
- Her virtuosity on the piano left the audience silent for a moment before applauding.
- The solo demands incredible virtuosity and stamina from the performer.
- He’s admired for his virtuosity, but he never sacrifices emotion for technique.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is famous for her virtuosity on the violin.
- The piece requires virtuosity.
Sustantivo
formal
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impressive display of great skill
a very impressive example of high skill
Patrón de uso:
virtuosity in [something]
Error frecuente:
Used mainly in positive evaluation; it can sound overstated in casual situations.
Sinónimos
tour de force (stresses an impressive achievement that shows power or skill.)
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showmanship (emphasizes display meant to impress; may suggest style over substance.)
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flair (suggests stylish skill and creativity, often less technical.)
Antónimos
amateurishness (suggests lack of professional-level skill.)
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crudity (rough, unsophisticated execution.)
Colocaciones
virtuosity in the editing
|virtuosity of the camera work
|virtuosity of the writing
|technical virtuosity of the design
|a moment of virtuosity
|pure virtuosity
|formal virtuosity
|stylistic virtuosity
|a virtuosity of technique
|virtuosity and flair
Temas
arts
|media
|writing
|evaluation
Ejemplos
- The film’s long tracking shot is a piece of technical virtuosity.
- Critics praised the virtuosity of her prose, even when they questioned the plot.
- The finale felt like virtuosity for its own sake rather than a natural ending.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The scene is an example of virtuosity.
- People praised the virtuosity of his writing.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
virtuosity
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GB/vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti/
US/vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti/
Sílabas y acento
vir - tu - os - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: virtuosity
- Plural: virtuosity
Expresiones
a display of virtuosity
1/ə dɪsplˈeɪ əv vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti/
fixed phrase
a show of great skill
a moment when someone shows great skill
Ejemplos
- The cadenza was a display of virtuosity that brought the crowd to its feet.
- His speech became a display of virtuosity, full of quick wit and control.
- The solo turned into a display of virtuosity rather than a conversation with the band.
technical virtuosity
1/tˈɛknɪkəl vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti/
fixed phrase
high-level technical skill
very high technical skill
Ejemplos
- The album showcases his technical virtuosity on the guitar.
- The judges rewarded technical virtuosity, but they also wanted emotion.
- Her technical virtuosity makes difficult passages sound effortless.
virtuosity on [an instrument]
1/vɚt͡ʃuˈɑsɪti ˈɔn ən ˈɪnstɹəmənt/
fixed phrase
great skill playing an instrument
very high skill playing an instrument
Ejemplos
- Her virtuosity on the cello is matched by her sensitivity to the music.
- He’s known for his virtuosity on the drums and his tight timing.
- The concert highlighted her virtuosity on the flute.