Meaning
epithet, title, nickname
- A descriptive name, title, or nickname applied to someone; an epithet.
In a sentence
Si è meritato l'appellativo di maestro grazie alle sue opere straordinarie.
He earned the title of master thanks to his extraordinary works.
Quale appellativo preferisce che usiamo durante la cerimonia?
Which title do you prefer we use during the ceremony?
I colleghi gli hanno affibbiato un appellativo ironico ma affettuoso.
His colleagues gave him an ironic yet affectionate nickname.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appellativo | masculine · singular |
| appellativi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal register.
- Refers to honorary titles (e.g. 'Dottore', 'Cavaliere') or earned epithets, often respectful or sarcastic.