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contornare — meaning in English

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English meaning

adorn verb To decorate something to make it more attractive.
encircle verb To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
skirt noun A piece of clothing that hangs from the waist, covering the lower body.

Senses

contornare is used for these senses in English:

encircle (transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
skirt To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.

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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

adornare abbellire decorare ornare fregiare accerchiare circondare cingere bozza sagoma contorno descrizione