Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rispido

adjective
/ˈrɪspɪdoʊ/
Definition
Rispido is an Italian term often used to describe a rough or harsh texture or demeanor. In English, it translates to ‘rough’ or ‘crude.’
Examples
  • The rispido surface of the stone made it difficult to walk on.
  • Her rispido manner often alienated those around her.
  • He gave me a rispido response that caught me off guard.
Meaning
The word rispido conveys a sense of coarseness or severity, both in physical and figurative contexts. It can describe something that is physically abrasive or someone who has a brusque manner.
Synonyms
  • rough
  • crude
  • harsh
  • coarse