Meaning
perdition, ruin, damnation
- moral or spiritual ruin, degradation, or damnation
- an environment or indulgence leading to moral decline (figurative)
In a sentence
Il vizio del gioco d'azzardo lo ha condotto alla completa perdizione.
His gambling habit led him to complete ruin.
Quel vecchio casinò sul lago era considerato un luogo di perdizione.
That old casino by the lake was considered a den of iniquity.
Non imboccare quella strada se non vuoi rischiare la perdizione.
Don't go down that road if you don't want to risk your ruin.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| perdizione | feminine · singular |
| perdizioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary: formal or dramatic; seldom used in mundane everyday conversation.
- Often used humorously in expressions like 'luogo di perdizione' for a tempting pastry shop or bar.