Synonyms for generalissimo


Grammar : Noun
Spell : jen-er-uh-lis-uh-moh
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdʒɛn ər əˈlɪs əˌmoʊ


Définition of generalissimo

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Italian generalissimo, superlative of generale, from a sense development similar to French general (see general (n.)).
  • As in commander in chief : noun supreme commander
Example sentences :
  • I don't know who or what they took me for; certainly not for the Generalissimo.
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton
  • "This particular matter does not concern you, Generalissimo," Watson rapped at him.
  • Extract from : « Adaptation » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • "You were a chevalier of the Order, mon lieutenant, if I remember," said the Generalissimo.
  • Extract from : « With Haig on the Somme » by D. H. Parry
  • "Yes, yes," said the Generalissimo, and then he looked at his watch again.
  • Extract from : « With Haig on the Somme » by D. H. Parry
  • He was appointed by them generalissimo of the forces, with a salary of 10,000 a year.
  • Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 of 8 » by Various
  • "Name me generalissimo of all the troops," said Munnich, with solemnity.
  • Extract from : « The Daughter of an Empress » by Louise Muhlbach
  • I must myself be the generalissimo of my own troops, or I should no longer be the ruler!
  • Extract from : « The Daughter of an Empress » by Louise Muhlbach
  • Allow me, the generalissimo of your forces, to take measures of precaution!
  • Extract from : « The Daughter of an Empress » by Louise Muhlbach
  • Was it inevitable that Marshal Foch should be chosen as Generalissimo?
  • Extract from : « G. H. Q. » by Frank Fox
  • At its head stands the Emir, as generalissimo, prince, and chief of religion.
  • Extract from : « Travels in Central Asia » by Arminius Vmbry

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