Competenze Lessicali SAT 6 - lezione 30

giving a lot of information briefly and clearly

conciso

having a strong and unpleasant smell

fetido, maleodorante

characterized by calmness, tranquility, and peacefulness

sereno, tranquillo

severe or stern in manner or appearance, often suggesting a lack of humor, warmth, or friendliness

severo, austero

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

svelto

in a rushed and careless manner

in fretta, con superficialità

occurring or moving with great speed

rapido

having a lack of enthusiasm or interest

tiepido, scialbo

having a mild warmth that is closer to cool than hot

tiepido, poco caldo

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or tact, often displaying vulgarity or rudeness

grossolano, vulgarmente

clearly defined or sharply outlined, like the distinct boundaries between two ideas or concepts

netto, ben definito

characterized by a focus on practical or worldly affairs, rather than abstract or theoretical considerations

banale, prosaico

experiencing or expressing extreme happiness, excitement, or success

giubilante, esultante

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impassibile

dignified, respectable, and showing little or no excitement or change

serio, rispettabile

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

spartano

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

scaltro

having a rough, harsh, and weak voice, usually due to a sore throat or excessive use

rauca

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

osservanti