Meaning
dear, distinguished
- Formal salutation placed before a surname or title in formal correspondence (e.g. 'Dear Mr. ...').
- Eminent, esteemed, or remarkably distinguished (elevated style).
In a sentence
Egregio Signore, Le scrivo per chiederLe un chiarimento sulla pratica.
Dear Sir, I am writing to ask you for clarification regarding the file.
Egregia Dottoressa, La ringrazio per la celere risposta.
Dear Doctor, thank you for your prompt reply.
Ha iniziato la lettera con la formula tradizionale «Egregio Direttore».
He began the letter with the traditional formula 'Dear Director'.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| egregio | masculine · singular |
| egregia | feminine · singular |
| egregi | masculine · plural |
| egregie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used almost exclusively as an epistolary greeting before a surname or title.
- Abbreviated as 'Egr.' (or 'Egregio Dottore', 'Egregio Signore'). Do not use with friends or in casual emails.