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