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A1 — Beginneradjective

riccio

curly (hair)

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

ondulatocrespoarricciatomosso

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

lisciodrittorettilineo

Usage note

'Riccio' means tightly curly. 'Ondulato' (wavy) is looser. 'Mosso' is the hairdresser's term for wavy/slightly curly. 'Crespo' implies frizzy or very tight, dry curls.

Example

"Ha i capelli ricci e rossi — è impossibile non notarla."

"She has curly red hair — it is impossible not to notice her."

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