commosso

moved

adjective kohm-MOHS-soh Rare

Origin: Past participle of commuovere, from Latin commovere (to stir, agitate).

Also means

touched

Usage Note

Commosso describes being emotionally moved or touched — it does NOT mean 'commotion' (a false friend; that is trambusto or agitazione). Say ero commosso fino alle lacrime (I was moved to tears). The feminine is commossa, the plural commossi/commosse. The noun form is commozione (emotion, being moved).

Examples

"Era commosso dal discorso del sindaco."

Natural Translation

He was moved by the mayor's speech.

Literal Translation

He-was moved by-the speech of-the mayor.

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