Meaning
courtier
In a sentence
Quel cortigiano parla sempre bene del re.
That courtier always speaks well of the king.
Hai visto il cortigiano con il vestito blu?
Did you see the courtier in the blue outfit?
I cortigiani non hanno detto nulla oggi.
The courtiers didn't say anything today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cortigiano | masculine · singular |
| cortigiani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly historical or literary. In modern contexts, prefer consigliere, adulator, or yes-man depending on meaning.
- Often carries a negative sense: someone flattering the powerful, not just a neutral member of a royal court.
- Regular noun: il cortigiano, la cortigiana, i cortigiani, le cortigiane.