A1 — Beginnernoun
amore
love
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
affettopassionetenerezzadevozioneadorazione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
odiodisprezzoindifferenzaavversionerancore
Usage note
'Amore' covers romantic and general love. 'Affetto' is warm affection. 'Tenerezza' is tenderness. 'Passione' implies intensity. 'Adorazione' is adoration (very strong).
Example
"Il suo amore per la musica era evidente a tutti."
"His love of music was evident to everyone."
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