B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
ombroso
shady (place) / touchy (person)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ombreggiatosuscettibileirritabilerisentito
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
soleggiatoaffabilesocievolesereno
Usage note
'Ombroso' has two meanings: shaded (a place) and touchy/oversensitive (a person). 'Ombreggiato' is purely physical. 'Suscettibile' = touchy. 'Affabile' = affable, a warm opposite.
Example
"Scegliamo un posto ombroso per il picnic così non ci scaldiamo."
"Let's choose a shady spot for the picnic so we don't get too hot."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.