tour de force



tour de force

An exceptionally masterful performance or achievement, especially in the arts. The director's latest movie is a tour de force of filmmaking. The Olympic gymnast's final routine was a tour de force that earned her a gold medal.
See also: DE, force, tour

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eustathius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
CalKALEnglish
Akemiah-ke-meeJapanese
Manaia-Maori
Danr-Ancient Scandinavian
Deryn-Welsh