premiati

Premiati is an Italian term that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, premiato (masc. sing.), premiata (fem. sing.), premiati (masc. plural or mixed), and premiate (fem. plural) describe something that has received an award or honor, such as a prize-winning work or a distinguished person. As a noun, premiato (sing.) or premiati (pl.) can refer to the recipients of an award—the awardees themselves.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from premio, meaning prize or award, which comes from Latin praemium. The suffix -ato forms participial adjectives indicating that a prize or honor has been conferred.

Usage: Premiati is common in formal or journalistic language to note recognition. Examples include: “I premiati hanno ritirato il premio,” meaning the awardees collected the prize; “opere premiate” or “opere premiati” depending on gender of the works or creators. The term can modify people, works, performances, or achievements that have earned recognition.

Related terms: Premio refers to the prize itself, while decorato denotes a decoration or medal that might be awarded. In Italian, distinct terms exist for different kinds of honors, but premiati remains a versatile generic label for recipients.

See also: Award, Prize, Honor, Italian grammar notes on adjectives and noun forms.

Premiati, in everyday use, emphasizes the outcome of recognition—those who have been awarded—and appears across media, academia, sports, and the arts.