B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
mite
gentle, mild, meek
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
dolcepacificoremissivomansuetobonario
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
aggressivoviolentoirascibileferoceduro
Usage note
'Mite' is slightly literary/formal (mild, meek). 'Dolce' is sweet and gentle. 'Pacifico' means peace-loving. 'Remissivo' implies submissive compliance. 'Mansueto' (tame, meek) is literary. 'Bonario' is good-natured and easy-going.
Example
"È una persona di carattere mite: non alza mai la voce."
"She has a gentle nature: she never raises her voice."
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