A1 — Beginneradjective
gentile
kind, polite, gentle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
corteseaffabilepremurosocordialeamabile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
scortesemaleducatosgarbatobruscovillano
Usage note
'Gentile' covers both kindness and politeness. 'Cortese' is more formal (courteous). 'Affabile' implies easy friendliness. 'Premuroso' means thoughtfully attentive. 'Amabile' has a warm, lovable quality. 'Cordiale' is warmly friendly.
Example
"La signora del negozio è sempre gentile con i clienti."
"The shopkeeper is always kind to her customers."
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