A great word. In English. It is somewhat interesting that it is a word from XVI century italian, not in use anymore. I can barely understand the meaning because

A great word. In English. It is somewhat interesting that it is a word from XVI century italian, not in use anymore. I can barely understand the meaning because we have some cousin words remaining in the language. For example "Sprezzante", that means "contemptuous" or "scornful" and have very negative connotations. This negative connotation extends to the ancient word, so it is difficult for me (and I suppose for other Italian speaking) to give it a positive meaning. Loaned words are funny sometimes...