ben trovato

adjective

ben tro·​va·​to ˌben-trō-ˈvä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce ben trovato (audio)
: characteristic or appropriate even if not true
the story is ben trovato

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, well found

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ben trovato was in 1775

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Cite this Entry

“Ben trovato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ben%20trovato. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

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