Mafioso
1 synonym for Mafioso, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the Mafia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Mafioso
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a low-level mafioso
act like a mafioso
Etymology
From Italian mafioso, from Sicilian mafiusu.
Full origin of Mafioso →Frequently asked questions
What does “Mafioso” mean?
The word “Mafioso” means a member of the Mafia. In plain terms, a single member of the Mafia.
How do you pronounce “Mafioso”?
“Mafioso” is pronounced mah-fee-OH-soh (/ˌmɑfiˈoʊˌsoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mafioso” in a sentence?
Here is “Mafioso” used in a sentence: “He dressed like a mafioso from an old gangster film, sharp suit and all.”
What part of speech is “Mafioso”?
“Mafioso” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mafioso” come from?
The word “Mafioso” comes from Italian. From Italian mafioso, from Sicilian mafiusu.
