heypolyglot
Italian

gradimento

/ɡra.diˈmen.to/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 11,791

Meaning

approval, ratings, liking

  • approval, appreciation, or positive acceptance of something
  • popularity or satisfaction ratings measured among an audience or electorate

In a sentence

Il nuovo programma televisivo ha ottenuto un alto indice di gradimento.

The new television show achieved a high approval rating.

La proposta ha incontrato il gradimento della maggior parte dei colleghi.

The proposal met with the approval of most colleagues.

Il calo di gradimento del governo non sorprende gli esperti di politica.

The drop in the government's approval rating does not surprise political experts.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
gradimentomasculine · singular
gradimentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal: common in media, surveys, and professional contexts instead of 'apprezzamento'.
  • The collocation 'indice di gradimento' corresponds to 'approval rating' or 'popularity index'.

Related words

Opposites

Explore vocabulary lessons →