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Connoisseur

Verb / ˌkɑ:nʌˈsɜ: / Another word for connoisseur — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A connoisseur is someone who is an expert in a particular field, such as art, food, or wine.

Synonyms & similar words

cognoscente expert specialist authority savant adept maestro virtuoso aficionado enthusiast buff fan devotee fanatic zealot lover appreciator critic judge arbiter assessor

Example sentences

  1. He is a connoisseur of coffee and can tell you the origin and flavor profile of any bean.
  2. She became a connoisseur of wine after taking a class on viticulture.
  3. The chef is a connoisseur of spices and knows how to combine them for the perfect taste.
  4. My grandfather was a connoisseur of antiques and had a vast collection.
  5. The art connoisseur could tell the difference between an original and a replica.

Quotes

  • A true connoisseur is the one who knows everything about the thing he loves.
  • A connoisseur of wine is like a child who becomes an adult, and then an old man, and still retains the spirit of the child.
  • The connoisseur does not drink wine but tastes of its secrets.

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