A1 — Beginneradjective
grigio
grey (hair)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
brizzolatoargentatocanutobianco
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
nerobiondomorocolorato
Usage note
'Grigio' is the basic colour. 'Brizzolato' (salt-and-pepper) means partially grey. 'Argentato' (silvery) has an elegant, positive tone. 'Canuto' (hoary) is literary and means all-white or completely grey with age.
Example
"I capelli grigi gli donano un'aria di autorità e saggezza."
"The grey hair gives him an air of authority and wisdom."
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