maestosamente
The English phrase "majestically" is translated into Italian as maestosamente.
Meaning: in a majestic manner (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb is formed from the adjective maestoso (majestic) plus the suffix -mente, which is the equivalent of the English suffix -ly.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adverbs ending in -mente in Italian are invariable, meaning they do not change form for gender or number.
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente is derived from the Latin word mente, meaning 'mind'. Literally, saying something maestosamente is like saying it is done 'with a majestic mind'.
- In formal Italian etiquette, describing an action as maestoso can sometimes carry a subtle, ironic undertone if the person is actually being overly dramatic or pompous.
- The word maestoso shares its root with the Italian word maestro, which means 'master' or 'teacher'.
Examples in context
- L'edificio coloniale si ergeva maestosamente di fronte a noi.The colonial building stood majestically in front of us.
- La regina camminava con maestà fra il popolo.The queen walked majestically among the people.
- Il leone camminava maestosamente attraverso la savana.The lion walked majestically through the savanna.
- L'aquila volava maestosamente nel cielo blu.The eagle flew majestically in the blue sky.
- Il re apparve maestosamente sul trono.The king appeared majestically on the throne.
- Le montagne si stagliavano maestosamente all'orizzonte.The mountains stood majestically on the horizon.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are looking at a landscape painting in a museum.
- ChiaraGuarda come quel leone cammina maestosamente.Look at how that lion walks majestically.
- LorenzoSì, è un quadro davvero impressionante.Yes, it is a truly impressive painting.
- ChiaraSembra quasi un re nel suo regno.He almost looks like a king in his kingdom.
- LorenzoHai proprio ragione, Chiara.You are quite right, Chiara.
