moltissime

Moltissime is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective moltissimo, used to express a very large quantity or number. It agrees with feminine plural nouns and can be used both attributively before the noun and predicatively after essere, as in Le possibilità sono moltissime.

Etymology and morphology: Moltissimo derives from molto, which in turn comes from Latin multus. The suffix -issimo serves as a superlative/intensive modifier. The full set of forms includes moltissimo (masc. sing.), moltissima (fem. sing.), moltissimi (masc. pl.), and moltissime (fem. pl.).

Usage and nuance: Moltissime conveys stronger emphasis than molte or molto and is common in both spoken and written Italian when a high degree of quantity is intended. It is typically used with feminine plural nouns or abstract concepts. While it can appear in most registers, its strong emphasis can feel formal or expressive in everyday speech.

Examples: Le possibilità sono moltissime. Le proposte hanno ricevuto moltissime risposte. Le ragioni sono moltissime.

See also: molto, moltissimo, moltissimi.