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A2 — Elementaryadjective

lieto

happy, glad, pleased

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

felicecontentogioiososoddisfattoraggiante

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

tristeinfelicescontentodelusomalinconico

Usage note

'Felice' is the most common general term for happy. 'Contento' implies satisfaction. 'Lieto' is slightly more formal and often used in announcements or polite contexts.

Example

"Sono lieto di annunciare che il progetto è stato approvato."

"I am pleased to announce that the project has been approved."

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