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B1 — Intermediateadjective

mite

mild, gentle, meek

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

dolcepacificotranquillobonariomansueto

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

violentoaggressivoduroseverocrudele

Usage note

'Dolce' adds sweetness. 'Bonario' implies a good-natured easiness. 'Mite' is often used for climate (mild weather) and for gentle personalities.

Example

"Ha un carattere mite: non si arrabbia mai."

"She has a mild character: she never gets angry."

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