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

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