Meaning
height, stature
- natural height of a human body in an upright position
- intellectual or moral importance and standing
In a sentence
Era un uomo di statura media con gli occhi chiari.
He was a man of average height with light eyes.
È uno studioso di grande statura intellettuale riconosciuto in tutto il mondo.
He is a scholar of great intellectual stature recognized worldwide.
La sua statura politica non è mai stata messa in dubbio.
His political stature has never been questioned.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| statura | feminine · singular |
| stature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively for moral or intellectual greatness ('uomo di grande statura').