A2 — Elementaryadjective
spaventato
frightened / scared
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
impauritoterrorizzatotimorosoatterritoansioso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
coraggiosoaudacetranquillosicurosereno
Usage note
'Spaventato' is frightened (general). 'Terrorizzato' is terrified (extreme). 'Impaurito' is scared. 'Atterrito' is horrified/terrified. 'Timoroso' is timid/fearful by nature.
Example
"Il bambino era spaventato dai tuoni."
"The child was frightened by the thunder."
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