A1 — Beginneradjective
gentile
kind, polite, gentle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
corteseeducatopremurosoaffabilecordiale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
scortesemaleducatobruscovillanosgarbato
Usage note
'Cortese' is slightly more formal. 'Premuroso' means attentive to others' needs. 'Affabile' implies being easy to talk to.
Example
"La receptionist è stata molto gentile con tutti gli ospiti."
"The receptionist was very kind to all the guests."
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