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

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

cel mai vândut, bestseller

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

foarte emoționant, atât de emoționant

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

citibil, ușor de citit

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

cărăbuș de bibliotecă, iubitor de cărți

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

unidimensional, linear

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

dependent, viciat

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

interesant, atrăgător

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apreciat, înțeles

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

implicat, angajat

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

entuziast, dornic

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

a înfățișa, a descrie

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

uzat de vreme, deteriorat de intemperii

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

vizionar, prevăzător

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

provocator, bulversator

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

rebel, independent

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

conștient de sine, rușinat

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

spălăcit, stins

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rapid, dinamic

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

coleric, iritabil

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

harnic, diligent

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

minte deschisă, tolerant

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

atractiv, frumos

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

gânditor liber, independent

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

care îi place distracția, jucăuș

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

concentrat, hotărât

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

autosuficient, independent

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

piele groasă, îngăduitor la critici

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

făcător de bine, generos

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

rezervat, distant

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

orientat spre carieră, axat pe carieră

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

distraț, absent