Il libro Headway - Intermedio - Unità 1

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

bella vista

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

laborioso

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

stanco

without anyone else

solo, unico

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interessante

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

ben vestito

having a very pleasant flavor

deliziosa

causing great pleasure or excitement

emozionante

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

tanto

feeling cherished, valued, and deeply cared for by others

caro

from a previous owner or source

seconda mano

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

dipendente da

not far above the ground or having a small upward extension

basso

having a quality that is satisfying

buona

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

perfetto

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

eccentrico

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

all’antica

having an attractive and pleasing quality

incantevole

fully-grown and physically developed

maturo

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

bellissimo

having many clouds up in the sky

nuvoloso

new or different and not formerly known or done

fresco

(of a space) filled with things or people

affollato

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

cosmopolita

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

impegnativo

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

più recente

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

piccante

near in distance

vicino

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

ben educati

designed and constructed with good quality, material, and care

ben fatto

having never been used or worn before

nuovo di zecca

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

di mezza età

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

tempo pieno

easily annoyed and quick to anger

di cattivo umore

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostalgico

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interessarsi di

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

faticoso

very excited, happy, or pleased about something

elettrizzato

enchanted, delighted, or captivated by something or someone

incantato

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

noioso

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

annoiato

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

sorprendente

feeling very surprised or impressed, especially because of an unexpected event

meravigliato

helping our body or mind rest

rilassante

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

rilassato

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

eccitante

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

eccitato

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

deludente

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

deluso

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

estenuante

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

esausto

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

scioccante

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

scioccato

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fidato

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

indolente

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

lunatico

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

full of happiness and positivity

allegro

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

accomodante

talking a great deal

loquace

not properly organized or cared for

disordinato

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

ottimista

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

timido

reluctant to share feelings or problems

riservato

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

impaziente

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

socievole

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambizioso

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensibile

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

accogliente

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

fatto in casa