bellissimo
very beautiful, gorgeous, stunning
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/belˈlissimo/
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Cultural Note
'Bellissimo/a' is the absolute superlative of 'bello' and is one of the most iconic Italian words used worldwide. Italians use it freely — to describe people, food, weather, experiences, even abstract ideas. It is not reserved exclusively for romantic contexts; you might hear an Italian exclaim 'Bellissimo!' about a well-cooked pasta dish or a football goal.
📝 Example Sentences
Sei bellissima stasera!
You look gorgeous tonight!
Che tramonto bellissimo!
What a beautiful sunset!
Hai degli occhi bellissimi.
You have gorgeous eyes.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | bellissime |
| masculine_plural | bellissimi |
| feminine_singular | bellissima |
| masculine_singular | bellissimo |