Meaning
endless, interminable
- seemingly without end; tediously prolonged
In a sentence
Abbiamo sopportato un'interminabile attesa prima di entrare all'ufficio postale.
We endured an endless wait before entering the post office.
La riunione è sembrata davvero interminabile a tutti i partecipanti.
The meeting seemed truly endless to all the attendees.
Il viaggio non è stato interminabile grazie alla bella compagnia in treno.
The journey was not endless thanks to the pleasant company on the train.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| interminabile | masculine · singular |
| interminabile | feminine · singular |
| interminabili | masculine · plural |
| interminabili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows the regular two-form pattern for -e adjectives: singular interminabile, plural interminabili.
- Often used hyperbolically to emphasize impatience with queues, speeches, or waits.