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purezza

purity

noun poo-RET-tsah Rare

Usage Note

Purezza denotes moral, spiritual, or physical purity. It is an abstract noun used in contexts ranging from theological discourse (la purezza dell'anima = purity of soul) to describing water quality (acqua di grande purezza) or the clarity of a voice. The plural purezze is rare and used only for distinct types of purity.

Examples

"Ammira la purezza dei suoi ideali."

Natural Translation

He admires the purity of his ideals.

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