signorina n an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to `Miss', it is either used alone or before a name n an Italian title or form of address for an unmarried woman Usage(s) Angela played her part by being good, like a signorina should. The little signorina has a cruel guardian, who beats her, bruises her. The old stereotype of the ravioli-plump Italian mama has changed to that of a Swedish-svelte city signorina. Synonym(s) Signorina