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connoisseurly

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, related to, or having the deep expertise in some area; characteristic of a connoisseur.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His connoisseurly refinement helped him to gain our respect.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

in connoisseurly manner

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He talked about the Italian wines connoisseurly.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From connoisseur + -ly.