VIRTUOSIC Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

virtuosic

adjective

Definition of virtuosic

as in virtuoso

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Recent Examples of virtuosic Longtime fans generally expect virtuosic musicianship from Rush, and the second Garden show was no exception, with Lee delivering punishing bass lines and Lifeson blazing away on the guitar. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 This week, for a few fleeting minutes, between England’s opening goal and the comeback orchestrated by virtuosic Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, its footballers dangled the promise of delivering a fundamental shift in the nation’s mood. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 The concise nine-song set, credited to the Carters, feels more like a tour souvenir, a casually virtuosic collection from two titans with nothing left to prove. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026 Over the past few years, Beatty has quietly positioned himself as a virtuosic songwriter operating on the fringes of pop. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virtuosic

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Adjective

Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Bellow felt an affinity with Kennedy’s combination of low-life high jinks, human frailty, and virtuoso style.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtuoso

Adjective

The service Staff are adept at service that’s natural, but makes guests feel special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Nicole Feng, Zhang's mother, said her son has become more adept at using AI tools to explore his own interests, such as aviation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of adept

Adjective

That the decade’s anniversary is considered worth marking indicates that Bowie’s standing remains undiminished, with an end that came only two days after the release of his final album, the masterly Blackstar.

— Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
The last redoubt was the masterly Structure 27.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of masterly

Adjective

The service From the general manager to the guides and the chefs–everyone is warm, professional and extremely capable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The top tier of college football, known now as the Football Bowl Subdivision, resembles the professional game more with each passing year, prompting calls to implement rules to better manage the sport.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of professional

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Instead of using a conventional crane capable of reaching the top of the tower, the company used a telescoping tower design.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The models have become much more capable; the pace of improvement from model to model is faster; and the stakes are much higher.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

Guadagnino has always been skilled in his choice of music (Sufjan Stevens’ alt-pop in Call Me by Your Name, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ pounding EDM in Challengers).

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has added Podkolzin and traded for Howard in an effort to bring skilled youth to the roster.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

There’s no more talented quartet of perimeter players on one team than James/Brown/Maxey/Edgecombe.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
The story plays out in New York’s cutthroat acting scene, where a talented Indian actor chasing his craft falls under the sway of Keitel’s teacher.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of talented

Adjective

But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

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