Antonyms for virtuosity
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : vur-choo-os-i-tee |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌvɜr tʃuˈɒs ɪ ti |
- amateurishness
- apathy
- avocation
- calm
- calmness
- clumsiness
- coldness
- coolness
- discouragement
- dullness
- entertainment
- failure
- idleness
- ignorance
- impotence
- inability
- inactivity
- incapacity
- incompetence
- indifference
- inefficiency
- ineptitude
- ineptness
- lack
- laziness
- lethargy
- lifelessness
- lot
- misinterpretation
- mistake
- misunderstanding
- science
- spiritlessness
- surrender
- unenthusiasm
- unskill
- want
- weakness
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
- 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
- ability
- accomplishment
- acquaintance
- acquirement
- adeptness
- adroitness
- approach
- aptitude
- ardor
- art
- artfulness
- artistry
- attainment
- awareness
- brilliance
- brio
- calenture
- capacity
- characteristic
- cleverness
- command
- communication
- comprehension
- contact
- craft
- craftship
- craftsmanship
- creativity
- cunning
- dash
- deftness
- dexterity
- direction
- drive
- eagerness
- effect
- élan
- energy
- enthusiasm
- excitement
- exhilaration
- expertise
- expertism
- expertness
- facility
- faculty
- familiarity
- fervency
- fervor
- finesse
- finish
- flair
- force
- genius
- ginger
- grasp
- grip
- gusto
- hand
- handiwork
- heartiness
- heat
- imagination
- impetuosity
- influence
- ingenuity
- intensity
- inventiveness
- ken
- knack
- know-how
- knowledge
- life
- light
- liveliness
- luster
- mastership
- mastery
- method
- passion
- pep
- power
- profession
- proficiency
- prowess
- punch
- radiance
- red heat
- scintillation
- skill
- snap
- sparkle
- spirit
- splendor
- starch
- style
- talent
- taste
- technique
- touch
- trade
- trademark
- understanding
- verve
- vim
- virtuosity
- vivacity
- way
- white heat
- wizardry
- workmanship
- zeal
- zing
- zip
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