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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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