Need another word that means the same as “connoisseur”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “connoisseur” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Connoisseur” are: cognoscente, expert judge, expert judge of, authority, authority on, specialist, specialist in
Connoisseur as a Noun
Definitions of "Connoisseur" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “connoisseur” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts.
- An expert judge in matters of taste.
Synonyms of "Connoisseur" as a noun (7 Words)
| authority | An authoritative written work. He had absolute authority over his subordinates. |
| authority on | Persons who exercise (administrative) control over others. |
| cognoscente | An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts. The art historian as professional expert cognoscente and aficionado. |
| expert judge | A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully. |
| expert judge of | A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully. |
| specialist | Practices one branch of medicine. Her doctor thought her allergy was psychosomatic but he sent her to a specialist. |
| specialist in | An expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning. |
Usage Examples of "Connoisseur" as a noun
- A connoisseur of music.
Associations of "Connoisseur" (30 Words)
| adept | Very skilled or proficient at something. An adept negotiator. |
| adroit | Quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. He was adroit at tax avoidance. |
| analyst | A psychoanalyst. |
| consultant | An expert who gives advice. A consultant paediatrician. |
| cuisine | The practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared. Much Venetian cuisine is based on seafood. |
| deft | Demonstrating skill and cleverness. The script was both deft and literate. |
| economist | An expert in the science of economics. |
| epicurean | Of Epicurus or epicureanism. An epicurean banquet. |
| expert | Having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area. An expert in healthcare. |
| gastronome | A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink. Gastronomes will be fascinated by this guide to French cooking. |
| gourmet | Of a kind or standard suitable for a gourmet. A gourmet meal. |
| grammarian | A linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax. |
| guru | An influential teacher or popular expert. A guru of genomics. |
| ingredient | A component of a mixture or compound. Mix all of the ingredients together. |
| luminary | A celebrity who is an inspiration to others. One of the luminaries of child psychiatry. |
| maven | An expert or connoisseur. Fashion mavens call beige oatmeal. |
| miniaturist | A painter of miniatures or an illuminator of manuscripts. |
| occupational | Relating to a job or profession. An occupational pension scheme. |
| philanthropist | A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. The trust was founded by an American philanthropist. |
| piece | Repair by adding pieces. A piece of cheese. |
| practiced | Skillful after much practice. A practiced marksman. |
| professionally | In a professional manner. They had their hair and make up done professionally. |
| retailer | A person who relates the details of a story or incident to others. The big supermarkets have forced many independent retailers out of business. |
| silversmith | Someone who makes or repairs articles of silver. |
| specialist | A person highly trained in a particular branch of medicine. He is a specialist in psychometric testing. |
| specialize | Adapt or set apart (an organ or part) to serve a special function or to suit a particular way of life. She specializes in honey bees. |
| sybarite | A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury. |
| tanner | A small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970. Skincare companies are coming to the rescue of consumers with sunless tanners. |
| technical | (in areas with guerrilla warfare) a small truck with a machine gun mounted on the back. Technical language. |
| wright | United States writer whose work is concerned with the oppression of African Americans (1908-1960. |
