Alfieri

American  

[ahl-fye-ree] / ɑlˈfyɛ ri /

noun

1. Count Vittorio 1749–1803, Italian dramatist and poet.

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Alfieri British  

/ alˈfjɛri /

noun

1. Count Vittorio (vitˈtɔːrjo). 1749–1803, Italian dramatist and poet, noted for his classical tragedies and political satires

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Example Sentences

Dennis Alfieri rarely votes against Santa Anita and once praised its performance during the 2019 fatality crisis, when the track refused a request by the board to close.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

“Indeed, by any measure, he has been rewarded for his casual disdain of the values of open and responsible government,” Alfieri said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2023

His surgeon, Dr Sergio Alfieri, told reporters that the Pope was recovering well and was now healthy enough to travel.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

“He’ll listen more to us,” in terms of stamina, Alfieri said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Notwithstanding his profound knowledge of our language, he rarely speaks English, and, like Alfieri, he will not speak French.

From Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)