leggeri

Leggeri is the masculine plural form of the Italian adjective leggero, which means light in weight or not heavy. The term can describe physical properties such as materials, fabrics, or objects that are easy to lift or carry. It is also used to refer to light colors, delicate textures, or subtle flavors and sounds. Beyond the literal sense, leggeri conveys a sense of ease, softness, or restraint in various contexts.

In everyday Italian, leggeri describes a wide range of qualities. Examples include materiali leggeri (lightweight materials), abiti leggeri (light clothing), and un tono leggero (a light tone). The word can also appear in phrases indicating a gentle or unobtrusive quality, such as una brezza leggera (a light breeze) or un profumo leggero (a light fragrance). Adjective agreement follows standard Italian grammar: legger o for masculine singular, legger a for feminine singular, leggeri for masculine plural, and leggere for feminine plural, with the form matching the noun it modifies.

Leggeri is also found as a surname in Italy. As a family name, it appears in historical and contemporary records and may be associated with individuals in various professional fields. The base word is linked to the related forms leggero and legge re and to the cognate term levis in other Romance languages, all sharing the sense of lightness or ease.

See also: leggero.