V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
connoisseur
noun
Definition: a specialist with discriminating taste and expertise in a given field, especially in fine art, wine, and food
Synonyms: aficionado, expert, gourmet, epicure, specialist
Antonyms: amateur, dabbler, novice
Tips: Connoisseur comes to English from French, but originates from the Latin connoistre, “to know.” When someone is a connoisseur on a particular subject, he or she is highly knowledgeable on it.
Usage Examples:
Even after my in-depth course in wine history and tasting, I could not consider myself a connoisseur. (specialist, aficionado)
My good friend George is an art connoisseur, researching and following the art world extensively. (aficionado, expert)
She is a connoisseur of great food and always introduces me to innovative recipes. (expert, gourmet)
I love to dine with my brother, because as a professional sommelier, he is a connoisseur of great wine and food pairings. (epicure, specialist)
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