subito
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of subito
First recorded in 1715–25; from Italian, from Latin subitō originally, ablative singular neuter of subitus “sudden,” equivalent to sub- sub- + -i- (base of īre “to go”) + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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Rubato in the 13th Variation and subito piano effects in the 12th gave shape to quick figures that might otherwise pass mechanically.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024
But at Pope John Paul II's funeral in 2005, those gathered at St. Peter's Basilica shouted "Santo subito!"
From Time Magazine Archive
Banners proclaimed santo subito, Sainthood Now, and already reports were spreading of miraculous healings by the Pope last week.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dum tamen huic l�ta gratatur voce senatus, Confusus subito pallor in ore sedet.
From Notes and Queries, Number 235, April 29, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various
Au Revers: Dans une couronne de lauriers: quod in nutantem hostium aciem subito irruens pr�clarum bellic� virtutis specimen dedit in pugna apud cowpens 17 jan.
From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand
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