A2 — Elementaryadjective
raro
rare
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
insolitoeccezionaleinfrequentesingolare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
comunefrequentediffusoabbondante
Usage note
'Insolito' = unusual. 'Eccezionale' = exceptional (can be positive). 'Infrequente' is neutral and descriptive. 'Singolare' = singular/unique. 'Diffuso' = widespread, a clear opposite.
Example
"È raro trovare qualcuno così generoso di questi tempi."
"It is rare to find someone so generous these days."
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