C1 — Advancedadjective
smaliziato
worldly-wise, streetwise, savvy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
scaltroespertonavigatoconsumatofurbo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ingenuosprovvedutocandidoinespertocredulone
Usage note
'Smaliziato' implies experience has stripped away naivety. 'Navigato' (literally: well-sailed) means experienced and savvy. 'Consumato' (consummate) is formal. 'Scaltro' and 'furbo' are more about cunning.
Example
"Dopo anni in quel settore, è diventato molto smaliziato."
"After years in that sector, he has become very worldly-wise."
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