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irrisorio — meaning in English

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English meaning

modest adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
paltry adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.

Senses

irrisorio is used for these senses in English:

modest Small, moderate in size.
paltry Trashy, trivial, of little value.

modest — full definition

adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.

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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

modesto esiguo insignificante insufficiente miserabile ridicolo