Also means
actually
Usage Note
Addirittura intensifies a statement to mean 'even', 'downright', or 'actually', flagging something surprising or excessive. On its own as an exclamation, Addirittura! expresses incredulous 'Really?! That much?!'.
Examples
"Ha addirittura pianto di gioia."
Natural Translation
He even cried with joy.
Literal Translation
He-has even cried of joy.
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