English Synonym Finder

connoisseur

Definitions

An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in the fine arts or cuisine.

A person who has a great deal of knowledge about or appreciation for a particular field.

Examples

As a true connoisseur of fine wines, he could identify the vintage after just one sip.

The gallery owner is a connoisseur of modern art who has spent decades curating her collection.

She is a connoisseur of classical music and rarely misses a performance by the local symphony.

Synonyms

expert aficionado buff enthusiast virtuoso maven specialist

Antonyms

amateur novice layman ignoramus tyro beginner dilettante