B1 — Intermediateadjective
accogliente
welcoming, cosy, hospitable
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ospitalecalorosoconfortevolefamiliareintimo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
inospitalefreddodistantescomodoimpersonale
Usage note
'Accogliente' describes both people and places. 'Confortevole' focuses on physical comfort. 'Intimo' adds a warm, private atmosphere.
Example
"La loro casa è molto accogliente — ci si sente subito a proprio agio."
"Their home is very welcoming — you immediately feel at ease."
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