Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 3 - Lezione 2

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

avvincente

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

più venduto

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

commovente

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

leggibile

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

topo di biblioteca

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

unidimensionale, lineare

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

tossicodipendente

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

interessante

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apprezzato, compreso

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

coinvolto, impegnato

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

avido

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

descrivere

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

rovinato dal tempo, spremuto dalle intemperie

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

lungimirante, perceptivo

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

agitato, scapestrato

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

anticonformista

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

autosufficiente, imbarazzato

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

sbiadito, scolorito

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

in rapido movimento

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

impulsivo, irascibile

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

laborioso

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

dalla mentalità aperta

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

bella vista

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

libero pensiero

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

amante del divertimento, morbido

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

resuelto

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosufficiente

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

pelle spessa

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

gentile, generoso

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

riservato, distanziato

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

orientato alla carriera, focalizzato sulla carriera

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

distratto