Meaning
respects, deference
- formal deference, deep respect, or submission
- (in the plural) formal compliments or regards used in greetings
In a sentence
Porga i miei più sentiti ossequi a sua madre.
Please give my warmest respects to your mother.
La decisione è stata presa in ossequio alle normative europee vigenti.
The decision was made in compliance with current European regulations.
L'ambasciatore si inchinò con profondo ossequio davanti al sovrano.
The ambassador bowed with deep deference before the sovereign.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ossequio | masculine · singular |
| ossequi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used in polite written formulas or traditional deferential speech.
- 'I miei ossequi' is an old-fashioned, highly formal way to say 'my respects' upon meeting or parting.