A1 — Beginneradjective
giovane
young
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
giovanilefrescoacerboinespertoverde
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vecchioanzianomaturoadultoattempato
Usage note
'Giovanile' means youthful (in spirit or style). 'Acerbo' implies immature. 'Verde' (figurative) means inexperienced.
Example
"Da giovane sognava di diventare medico."
"When young, she dreamed of becoming a doctor."
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