Consigliere

Pronunciation: /kɑːnˈsiljɛər/

Definitions of consigliere

noun An adviser or counselor, especially to a crime boss or mafia leader

Example Sentences

A1 My consigliere always gives me good advice.

A2 The mafia boss consulted his consigliere before making any decisions.

B1 The CEO relied heavily on his consigliere for strategic planning.

B2 The consigliere played a key role in negotiating the business deal.

C1 The consigliere's loyalty and expertise were invaluable to the organization.

C2 The consigliere's shrewd tactics helped the company navigate through difficult times.

Examples of consigliere in a Sentence

formal The consigliere is a trusted advisor to the boss in the mafia hierarchy.

informal Hey, have you met Tony's consigliere? He's the one who always gives him advice.

slang The consigliere is like the boss's right-hand man, always there to help make decisions.

figurative In a corporate setting, the consigliere is like the senior executive who provides guidance and support to the CEO.

Grammatical Forms of consigliere

• plural: consiglieri
• comparative: more consigliere
• superlative: most consigliere
• present tense: advises
• future tense: will advise
• perfect tense: has advised
• continuous tense: is advising
• singular: consigliere
• positive degree: consigliere
• infinitive: to advise
• gerund: advising
• participle: advised

Origin and Evolution of consigliere

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'consigliere' originates from Italian

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a trusted advisor or counselor in Italian organized crime, the term has evolved to be more widely used to describe a trusted advisor or counselor in various contexts.