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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