Meaning
even
- even, as much as
- really, indeed
In a sentence
Ha mangiato addirittura tre pizze da solo.
He even ate three pizzas by himself.
Vuoi addirittura andare a piedi fino a casa?
Do you even want to walk all the way home?
Non solo è venuto alla festa, ma si è addirittura fermato a dormire.
Not only did he come to the party, but he even stayed the night.
Usage notes
- Often adds surprise or emphasis: stronger than anche and often more emotional than perfino.
- Usually goes before the focused word: addirittura lui, addirittura ieri. Placement changes what sounds emphasized.
- In speech, it can sound informal and expressive; in formal writing, perfino or persino may sound more neutral.