B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
bonario
good-natured, easy-going, kindly
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
miteaffabilecordialepacificogioviale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
burberobruscoirascibileseveroscorbutico
Usage note
'Bonario' has a slightly old-fashioned or affectionate tone. 'Gioviale' stresses a cheerful, sociable character. 'Affabile' implies easy approachability.
Example
"Il nonno è un uomo bonario che non si arrabbia mai con i nipotini."
"Grandfather is a good-natured man who never gets angry with the grandchildren."
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