connoisseur

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die über fundierte Kenntnisse und ein feines Urteilsvermögen auf einem bestimmten Gebiet verfügt, besonders in Kunst, Essen oder Getränken. Auch eine Person, die als Fachmann für guten Geschmack und Qualität gilt.

A noun referring to a person who has expert knowledge and keen appreciation in a particular field, especially in the arts, food, or drink.

1. Expert in fine arts or tasteC1formal

   A person who has expert knowledge and keen appreciation of the arts, food, drink, or other matters of taste.

   Kenner

   • He is a connoisseur of fine wines and can identify the vintage blindfolded.
   • The art connoisseur immediately recognized the painting as a genuine Rembrandt.
   • Only a true connoisseur can appreciate the subtle flavors in this dish.

   Synonymeaficionadoappreciatorarbiterauthoritycognoscentecriticepicureexpertgourmetjudgemavenspecialist

2. Discriminating judgeC1formal

   A person who is able to make fine distinctions and judgments in a particular field.

   Kenner

   • She is a connoisseur of classical music and rarely attends modern concerts.
   • The cigar connoisseur carefully examined the wrapper before lighting it.
   • As a connoisseur of literature, he could detect the author's influences immediately.

   Synonymeaficionadoauthoritycognoscentecriticexpertjudgespecialist