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Italian

pienezza

/pjeˈnet.t͡sa/noun · feminineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,503

Meaning

fullness, wholeness

  • the state of being completely full, complete, or fully developed
  • the quality of being rich, intense, or well-rounded (of sound, flavour, or life)

In a sentence

Desiderava vivere ogni esperienza nella sua totale pienezza.

She wanted to live every experience in its total fullness.

Il vino colpisce per la pienezza e l'eleganza del suo sapore.

The wine stands out for the fullness and elegance of its flavour.

Il presidente agisce nella pienezza delle proprie prerogative costituzionali.

The president is acting in the full exercise of his constitutional prerogatives.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
pienezzafeminine · singular
pienezzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal: used especially in abstract, literary, or philosophical contexts (e.g., 'vivere nella pienezza').

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