A2 — Elementaryadjective
violento
violent, fierce, intense
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
aggressivobrutaleferoceimpetuoso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
pacificogentilemitedolce
Usage note
'Violento' applies to people, weather, emotions, and actions. 'Brutale' implies cruelty. 'Impetuoso' stresses impulsive force. 'Feroce' evokes wildness.
Example
"Stanotte c'è stato un violento temporale che ha causato danni."
"Last night there was a violent storm that caused damage."
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