Vir`tu*os"i*ty (?), n. 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. Virtuosos, collectively.
Carlyle.
3. An art or study affected by virtuosos.
Vir`tu*os"i*ty (?), n. 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. Virtuosos, collectively.
Carlyle.
3. An art or study affected by virtuosos.
