raffinatezza

Definitions of raffinatezza
  1. noun
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
    synonyms: delizia, felicità, gioia
  2. noun
    something considered choice to eat
    synonyms: bocconcino, boccone, ghiottoneria, leccornia, manicaretto, squisitezza
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    dolce
    a food rich in sugar
    ambrosia
    (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal
    caramella
    a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
    maraschino
    cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur
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    alimento, cibo, linfa, nutrimento, nutrizione, sostanza
    a source of materials to nourish the body
  3. noun
    a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
    synonyms: buon gusto, eleganza, finezza, sciccheria, signorilità
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    bel modo, cortesia, delicatezza, distinzione, garbatezza, garbo, gentilezza, grazia, soavità
    the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
    signorilità
    elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
    sciccheria
    elegance by virtue of being fashionable
    genialità, grandezza, magnificenza, talento
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
    fastosità, pompa, sontuosità
    ceremonial elegance and splendor
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    attributo, qualità
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  4. noun
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    synonyms: finezza, sfumatura, sottigliezza, venatura
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    significato
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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