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Antonyms for contessa


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kawn-tes-sah; English kuh n-tes-uh
Phonetic Transcription : kɔnˈtɛs sɑ; English kənˈtɛs ə



Definition of contessa

Origin :
  • 1819, from Italian contessa, from Medieval Latin cometissa (see countess).
  • As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
  • As in lady : noun woman
  • As in noblewoman : noun woman of noble birth
Example sentences :
  • "Julietta is a dear girl," said the Contessa in a warm voice.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • So, indeed, had the young Contessa prophesied, in sprightly conclusion.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • The Contessa di Lucoli passed in her dog-cart, driving a big roan.
  • Extract from : « The Child of Pleasure » by Gabriele D'Annunzio
  • Miss Bartlett was unconvinced by the safety of Contessa Baroncelli's daughters.
  • Extract from : « A Room With A View » by E. M. Forster
  • Ask the Contessa if I have not achieved a beau succes with her Angora cat.
  • Extract from : « The Parisians, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • "I hope you have not come to scold me, Cardinal Ugolini," the contessa rasped.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • He had seen this man the night of the contessa's reception for the Tartars.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • Sophia opened her eyes wide and looked the contessa full in the face.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • "No, I am a good daughter of the Church," said the contessa.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • The contessa might prove to be against them, and Daoud might still be doomed.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea

Synonyms for contessa

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