Antonyms for virtuosity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vur-choo-os-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˌvɜr tʃuˈɒs ɪ ti

Definition of virtuosity

Origin : late 15c., "manly qualities," from Medieval Latin virtuositas, from Late Latin virtuosus (see virtuoso). As "skill or abilities of a virtuoso," 1670s, from virtuoso + -ity.

As in art : noun skill, creativity
As in mastery : noun command, expertise
As in artistry : noun great skill in creative endeavors
As in touch : noun manner, method
As in fire : noun animation, vigor

Example sentences :

Virtuosity is a state of expression but it is not the final state.
Extract from : « Adventures in the Arts » by Marsden Hartley

Virtuosity emanating from a spirit of beneficence is somewhat rare.
Extract from : « The Violin » by George Hart

This has a virtuosity of its own, for all its hit-or-miss appearance.
Extract from : « Picture and Text » by Henry James

However, Sudermann's virtuosity has plenty of opportunity for display.
Extract from : « Iconoclasts » by James Huneker

It is a tumult of virtuosity in painting, in sculpture, in architecture.
Extract from : « Roman Holidays and Others » by W. D. Howells

Truly the standard of virtuosity is higher than it was a quarter of a century ago.
Extract from : « Unicorns » by James Huneker

And he did; though it was only through the virtuosity of his chief actor.
Extract from : « Down the Columbia » by Lewis R. Freeman

You cannot well have virtuosity of form where there is no form.
Extract from : « Play-Making » by William Archer

What he did was to rely upon his virtuosity of dialogue to enable him to dispense with form.
Extract from : « Play-Making » by William Archer

The virtuosity of some of the Viennese of the period was marvellous.
Extract from : « Beethoven » by George Alexander Fischer

Synonyms for virtuosity

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019