Synonyms for cognoscente
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.
Forms
- Plural
- cognoscenti → connoisseurs, authorities, experts, mavens…
Example sentences
- authority I don't have the authority to give you permission.
- expert Harry is working under the direction of an expert.
- connoisseur I am a connoisseur when it comes to change of scenery.
- aficionado As you might already know, I am an aficionado of old books.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cognoscente | steady | |
| authority | falling | |
| expert | rising | |
| connoisseur | steady | |
| aficionado | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- maven2
- 6 letters
- expert2
- 9 letters
- authority4
- 10 letters
- aficionado5
- 11 letters
- connoisseur3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maven2 = 2 syllables).