Definitions by Jafje
Connoisseur
An expert in an area of the fine or domestic arts, or somebody with discriminating taste in such a specialty.
In many ways just someone who knows a lot about arts, cooking, etc.
Connoisseur by Jafje April 10, 2007
Virtuoso
Other word for connoisseur, with a small difference.
1. Exceptional performer: A musician who shows exceptional ability, technique, or artistry.
2. Talented person: Somebody who shows exceptional technique or ability in something.
3. Connoisseur: Somebody who is knowledgeable and cultivated in appreciating the fine arts.
1. Exceptional performer: A musician who shows exceptional ability, technique, or artistry.
2. Talented person: Somebody who shows exceptional technique or ability in something.
3. Connoisseur: Somebody who is knowledgeable and cultivated in appreciating the fine arts.
Vintage
NOUN:
1. Wine production year: The year in which the grapes used in making a specific wine were harvested.
2. Wine from particular year: Wine made from a particular harvest of grapes.
3. Grape harvesting: The harvesting of grapes for wine.
4. Wine: A wine, especially an excellent one.
5. Period: The period of time when something appeared or began, or when somebody was born or flourished.
6. Group sharing characteristics: A group of people or things that are similar or belong to the same period of time.
ADJECTIVE:
1. Good for wine: Produced from or characterized by a good harvest of grapes for wine-making, so that the wine does not have to be improved by blending with wine from another harvest.
2. Of best: Representing what is best or most characteristic of somebody or something.
3. Classic: Recognized as being of high quality and lasting appeal.
4. Out of date: No longer fashionable or modern.
1. Wine production year: The year in which the grapes used in making a specific wine were harvested.
2. Wine from particular year: Wine made from a particular harvest of grapes.
3. Grape harvesting: The harvesting of grapes for wine.
4. Wine: A wine, especially an excellent one.
5. Period: The period of time when something appeared or began, or when somebody was born or flourished.
6. Group sharing characteristics: A group of people or things that are similar or belong to the same period of time.
ADJECTIVE:
1. Good for wine: Produced from or characterized by a good harvest of grapes for wine-making, so that the wine does not have to be improved by blending with wine from another harvest.
2. Of best: Representing what is best or most characteristic of somebody or something.
3. Classic: Recognized as being of high quality and lasting appeal.
4. Out of date: No longer fashionable or modern.
Demented
1. Entirely irrational: Completely unreasonable or lacking any sense of the consequences of actions taken.
2. Affected with dementia: Affected by the loss of intellectual functions that is associated with dementia. This usually only happens to elderly (old) people.
2. Affected with dementia: Affected by the loss of intellectual functions that is associated with dementia. This usually only happens to elderly (old) people.
Respite
1. Brief interval of rest: A brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable.
2. Delay: A temporary delay.
3. Law reprieve: A temporary stay of execution of a criminal.