A1 — Beginneradjective
buono
good, kind-hearted, benevolent
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
gentilebenevolocaritatevolegenerosovirtuoso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
cattivomalvagiocrudeleperfidoegoista
Usage note
'Buono' (as a personality trait) means kind-hearted. 'Benevolo' is formal (benevolent). 'Caritatevole' has a charitable connotation. Note: 'buono' vs 'bravo' — 'buono' = good person (morally); 'bravo' = good at something (skilled) — though both can overlap in casual speech.
Example
"È una brava persona: buona con tutti e sempre pronta ad aiutare."
"She is a good person: kind to everyone and always ready to help."
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