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goduria

/ɡoˈdu.rja/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 21,606

Meaning

sheer bliss, treat

  • An intense feeling of physical or emotional pleasure; sheer enjoyment or delight.

In a sentence

Mangiare una pizza calda dopo una giornata faticosa è una vera goduria.

Eating a hot pizza after an exhausting day is pure bliss.

Che goduria potersi finalmente togliere queste scarpe strette!

What a relief and joy to finally take off these tight shoes!

Quel dolce al cioccolato fondente è stato una goduria per il palato.

That dark chocolate dessert was sheer delight for the palate.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
goduriafeminine · singular
goduriefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal: common in everyday speech to express delight, especially regarding food.
  • Derives from the verb 'godere' (to enjoy).

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