A1 — Beginneradjective
divertente
funny, entertaining, fun
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
spiritosocomicobuffoallegropiacevole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
noiososerioausteropesantemonotono
Usage note
'Divertente' means fun/entertaining broadly. 'Spiritoso' implies wit and clever humour. 'Comico' suggests comedy. 'Buffo' is charmingly comic (often with a touch of the absurd). 'Allegro' means cheerful rather than funny.
Example
"È molto divertente: sa sempre come far ridere la gente."
"He is very funny: he always knows how to make people laugh."
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