molto
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of molto
1795–1805; < Italian < Latin multum, adv. use of accusative singular neuter of multus much
Example Sentences
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Cavalli’s signature style — “molto sexy, molto animal print and molto, molto Italiano,” as British newspaper The Independent once described it — remained essentially unchanged throughout his long career.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024
The mournful molto adagio seemed to stretch time as the ensemble coalesced into rich, golden chords, with Setzer tracing graceful lines around them.
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2022
These 90 minutes were molto, molto longo indeed.
From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2018
The “Molto Vivace” pas de deux, choreographed by Stephen Baynes, was far from molto vivace.
From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2012
Signora Divino is molto insulted that Zola has spoken to her in this rude way.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
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