CONNOISSEUR Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word connoisseur. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONNOISSEUR
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cognoscente | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts | ||||||||
adept | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
aficionado | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fan of bull fighting • a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer | ||||||||
authority | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||||
buff | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
devotee | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer | ||||||||
enthusiast | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity • a person having a strong liking for something | ||||||||
expert | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood | ||||||||
fan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces • an enthusiastic devotee of sports • an ardent follower and admirer verb • strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) • make (an emotion) fiercer • agitate the air • blow away or off with a current of air | ||||||||
maestro | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an artist of consummate skill | ||||||||
pundit | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | ||||||||
specialist | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning • practices one branch of medicine | ||||||||
virtuoso | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field • a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry adjective satellite • having or revealing supreme mastery or skill |