connoisseur

noun
UK: /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/
US: /ˌkɑː.nəˈsɝː/

  1. A person with expert knowledge or keen discrimination, especially in matters of taste such as art or food.

    1. He is a connoisseur of fine wines.
    2. As a movie connoisseur, she could identify the director just from a scene.

  2. Someone who is highly skilled and experienced in a particular subject, and therefore able to appreciate fine differences.

    1. She's a real connoisseur of 18th-century French literature.
    2. Only a true connoisseur of classical music would recognize that subtle change.

Synonyms

aficionado authority enthusiast gourmet expert

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "connoisseur" in English means: A person with expert knowledge or keen discrimination, especially in matters of taste such as art or food., Someone who is highly skilled and experienced in a particular subject, and therefore able to appreciate fine differences..

The phonetic transcription of "connoisseur" is /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/ in British English and /ˌkɑː.nəˈsɝː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "connoisseur": aficionado, authority, enthusiast, gourmet, expert.

Example usage of "connoisseur": "He is a connoisseur of fine wines.". More examples on the page.