A1 — Beginneradjective
allegro
cheerful, merry, lively
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
gioiosovivacesolarespensieratogioviale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tristemalinconicocupotetrouggioso
Usage note
'Allegro' is cheerful/merry. 'Gioioso' adds joyfulness. 'Vivace' implies lively energy. 'Solare' (sunny) is a modern colloquial term for a radiantly positive person. 'Spensierato' means carefree. 'Gioviale' is jovial, warmly cheerful.
Example
"È sempre allegra: entra in una stanza e illumina tutto con il suo sorriso."
"She is always cheerful: she enters a room and lights it up with her smile."
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