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altissimo

/ælˈtɪs.ɪ.moʊ/

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adjective

/ælˈtɪs.ɪ.moʊ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее очень высокий или возвышенный, в настоящее время редко используемое в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning very high or lofty, now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Extremely highC2formal

    Describing something that is exceptionally high in pitch, position, or degree.

    ruЧрезвычайно высокий

    • The soprano reached an altissimo note with perfect clarity.
    • The altissimo register of the saxophone is difficult to master.
    • The mountain's altissimo peak was covered in snow.

    Synonymshigh-pitchedloftysky-high