A1 — Beginneradjective
triste
sad
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
malinconicoaffrantoabbattutodispiaciutomesto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
feliceallegrocontentogioiososereno
Usage note
'Triste' is sad (general). 'Malinconico' is melancholic (lingering sadness). 'Affranto' is heartbroken/devastated. 'Abbattuto' is dejected. 'Mesto' is literary (mournful).
Example
"Sembrava molto triste dopo la telefonata."
"He seemed very sad after the phone call."
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