B1 — Intermediateadjective
asciutto
dry, lean, terse
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
seccoaridoprosciugatoscarnosobrio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
umidobagnatofradiciozuppomolle
Usage note
'Asciutto' describes both physical dryness and a terse communication style ('risposta asciutta' = terse reply). 'Secco' can also mean brusque.
Example
"Metti i vestiti al sole così si asciugano — erano ancora asciutti stamattina."
"Put the clothes in the sun so they dry — they were still dry this morning."
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