VIRTUOSITY

Vir′tu‐os″i‐ty (?), n. 1. 1. The quality or state of being a virtuoso; in a bad sense, the character of one in whom mere artistic feeling or æsthetic cultivation takes the place of religious character; sentimentalism.
This famous passage . . . over which the virtuosity of modern times, rejoicing in evil, has hung so fondly. C. Kingsley. 2. 2. Virtuosos, collectively. Carlyle.
3. 3. An art or study affected by virtuosos.