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comparative more Italian, superlative most Italian
Pertaining to Italy, its people or its language. examples
(obsolete, not comparable) Using an italic style; italic. quotations
It has been shown that there was a great disposition on the part of some German printers, especially Albert Durer, to adopt the rounded Italian type; others preferring the crisp angularity of the Gothic black-letter, even for general purposes; while for books of devotion it appears to have been deemed the more orthodox; the Italian style of type being deemed an innovation.
1868, Henry Noel Humphreys, A History of the Art of Printing, page 175
countable and uncountable, plural Italians
(countable) An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent. quotations examples
As Di Matteo celebrated and captain John Terry raised the trophy for the fourth time, the Italian increased his claims to become the permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas by landing a trophy.
2012 May 5, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport
(uncountable) The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland. examples
(uncountable, cooking) A style of cuisine or individual dishes of or associated with Italy or Italian people. quotations examples
Simple Cannoli, Lemon Ice, or a delicious Tira Mi Su. With so many wonderful recipes, you can eat Italian anytime.
1995, Betty Crocker's New Italian Cooking, page 5
(uncountable, textiles) A type of linen or cotton cloth with satin finish used primarily for linings, Italian cloth. examples
(uncountable) Italian vermouth, a dark-colored, sweet or mildly bitter vermouth. quotations examples
So the English women would have been interested in American drinks, and in came the gin-and-Italian, for example.
1971, John Doxat, The World of Drinks and Drinking, page 102
(countable) An Italian sandwich. examples