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avvizzire — meaning in English

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English meaning

shrivel verb To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.
wilt verb To droop and lose freshness, as a plant does when it lacks water.
wither verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

Senses

avvizzire is used for these senses in English:

shrivel (intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
wither (intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
wither (intransitive) To become helpless due to emotion.

wilt — full definition

verb To droop and lose freshness, as a plant does when it lacks water.
verb To lose energy, strength, or confidence.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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