virtuosic
adjective
vir·tu·o·sic
ˌvər-chü-ˈä-sik 
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: 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
Gina ArnoldYet 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
Martin Filler
virtuosically
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
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
Marcia B. Siegel
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Last Leaf, a collection from the Danish String Quartet, captivated the audience with its virtuosic music for violin, viola and cello, and the far-reaching sources reflected in its compositions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Rather than relying solely on virtuosic display, Zhu emphasized the expressive potential inherent in the score.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
The three-day program, with Hirata as the focus, culminated on Saturday with her hour-long matinee performance of virtuosic music by Debussy, Gershwin and Chopin, as well as arrangements of spirituals by Margaret Bonds.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
The other work by Ravel, Tzigane, is a fiery, virtuosic showcase for the violinist in the style of a Hungarian rhapsody.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Rather than relying solely on virtuosic display, Zhu emphasized the expressive potential inherent in the score.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
The three-day program, with Hirata as the focus, culminated on Saturday with her hour-long matinee performance of virtuosic music by Debussy, Gershwin and Chopin, as well as arrangements of spirituals by Margaret Bonds.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
The other work by Ravel, Tzigane, is a fiery, virtuosic showcase for the violinist in the style of a Hungarian rhapsody.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for virtuosic
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“Virtuosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtuosic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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