B1 — Intermediateadjective
rugoso
wrinkled, lined
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
grinzosoavvizzitosegnatocorrugato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lisciolevigatogiovanetonico
Usage note
'Rugoso' is the standard adjective for wrinkled skin. 'Grinzoso' implies numerous small wrinkles (crinkly). 'Avvizzito' (wizened) suggests dried-up, shrunken ageing. 'Segnato' (marked) is neutral and suggests life experience.
Example
"Ha un viso rugoso solcato da anni di lavoro all'aria aperta."
"He has a wrinkled face marked by years of working in the open air."
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