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A2 — Elementaryadjective

attivo

active, energetic

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

dinamicoenergicooperosovivaceintraprendente

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

pigroinattivopassivosedentarioozioso

Usage note

'Attivo' has a grammatical sense too ('forma attiva' = active voice). 'Dinamico' suggests forward-moving energy. 'Operoso' implies hard-working industriousness.

Example

"Nonostante abbia settant'anni, è ancora molto attiva e sportiva."

"Despite being seventy, she is still very active and sporty."

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