Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contessa
Noun
/kənˈtɛsə/
Definition
A female title of nobility in Italian, equivalent to ‘countess’ in English.
Examples
- The contessa hosted an exquisite banquet at her estate.
- Many stories in Italian literature feature a contessa as a central character.
- Her elegant attire was fitting for a contessa attending a royal event.
Meaning
The term ‘contessa’ refers to a woman who holds a noble rank in her own right, often governing a territory or estate and having certain privileges and responsibilities associated with that title.
Synonyms
- Countess
- Noblewoman
- Lady
