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virtuosity(dictionary)
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virtuosity (iou)



virtuosity noun. LME.
[In sense 1 from medieval Latin virtuositas, from late Latin virtuosus VIRTUOUS adjective + -ITY. In other senses from VIRTUOSO + -ITY.]
Manly qualities or character. Only in LME.
b. Virtuousness. Only in E18.
The pursuits or temperament characteristic of a virtuoso or connoisseur; interest or taste in the fine arts, esp. of a dilettante nature. L17.
Attention (orig., when considered excessive or contrived) to technique, or to the production of effects requiring a high degree of technical skill, in the fine arts, esp. in music. M19.
Guardian Mr Heggie's remarkable linguistic virtuosity outstripped his flair for dramatic action. Opera Now Ferocious virtuosity..reaches its peak..in the aria 'Brilla nell'alma'.