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connoisseur
[ kon-uh-sur, -soor ]
noun
- a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste:
a connoisseur of modern art.
- a discerning judge of the best in any field:
a connoisseur of horses.
connoisseur
/ ˌɒɪˈɜː /
noun
- a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field, esp in the arts
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԲԴǾˈܰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ԴǾ·ܰ· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of connoisseur1
Word History and Origins
Origin of connoisseur1
Example Sentences
Evans has been documenting bumper stickers in Los Angeles for years and has built a reputation as a bumper sticker expert and connoisseur.
“He knows a lot about movies. He’s a fabulous connoisseur of classical music,” said Maria Pendergast, a frequent bridge partner.
If you, like me, are a connoisseur of ridiculous how-to TV, said pastime fits the profile of a woman of means with a backyard chicken coop and a Viking range.
As a connoisseur of movie magic, Carter is convinced his bench is the centerpiece bench.
Evans has been documenting bumper stickers in Los Angeles for years, and has built a reputation as a bumper sticker expert and connoisseur.
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