virtuosic

adjective

vir·​tu·​o·​sic ˌvər-chü-ˈä-sik  -ˈō- 

-zik

: being, relating to, or characteristic of a virtuoso

virtuosic violin playing

Generally speaking, the banjo and jazz parted ways many decades back, but virtuosic banjoist Bela Fleck is almost single-handedly lobbying for reconciliation.

—Gina Arnold

Yet it was from his craftsman father that he learned everything that there was to know about brick, and his use of that humble but infinitely versatile material was virtuosic.

—Martin Filler

virtuosically

ˌvər-chü-ˈä-si-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈō-, 

-zi-

adverb

Later on, the voice became more assured, but it always remained no more than an impressive voice, expertly and virtuosically executing its assigned role.

—Edward Rothstein

… a wonderful character dancer from the '70s, when American Ballet Theatre treasured comics, grumps, and eccentrics who could also dance virtuosically.

—Marcia B. Siegel

Examples of virtuosic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by ineffable nature Dillard’s virtuosic, visionary style isn’t for everyone. — Amy Cannon, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

His extensive training and virtuosic way with line connected him to an evolving tradition of European drawing that led from Tintoretto, Rubens, Delacroix, and Ingres to, in the modern era, Picasso and Matisse. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

The Quebec duo’s face-concealing masks, geometrical hats and polka-dot fashion schemes might scream novelty, but its virtuosic, largely instrumental fare is the genuine article. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Still, for all their quaintness, the books of her middle period are icily virtuosic. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

virtuoso + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for virtuosic

• dibasic
• cossack