heypolyglot
Italian

signorile

/siɲ.ɲoˈri.le/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

elegant, upscale

  • distinguished, elegant, or upscale (especially of buildings, neighborhoods, or manners)
  • gentlemanly, refined, or aristocratic in behavior

In a sentence

Hanno acquistato un appartamento signorile in centro.

They bought an elegant, upscale apartment downtown.

È noto per i suoi modi signorili e cortesi.

He is known for his gentlemanly and polite manners.

Non tutti possono permettersi di vivere in un contesto così signorile.

Not everyone can afford to live in such an upscale setting.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
signorilemasculine · singular
signorilefeminine · singular
signorilimasculine · plural
signorilifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used in real estate ads ('appartamento signorile') to indicate high quality, spaciousness, and prestige.
  • Invariable for gender: singular '-e', plural '-i'.

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