A1 — Beginneradjective
magro
thin, slim, lean
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
snelloesilesottileasciutto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
grassorobustogrossocorpulento
Usage note
'Magro' is neutral (thin). 'Snello' is positive (slim, shapely). 'Esile' suggests delicate frailness. 'Asciutto' means lean/wiry with muscle definition.
Example
"Da bambino era molto magro, ora è diventato più robusto."
"As a child he was very thin; now he has become more solidly built."
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