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spaventato — meaning in English

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English meaning

aghast adj Filled with shock and horror, as if suddenly frightened.
fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
scared adjective Feeling fear; afraid.
startled adj Suddenly surprised and a little frightened.

Senses

spaventato is used for these senses in English:

aghast Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
fearful (now, _, rare) Frightened; filled with terror.
scared Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
startled Surprised and slightly frightened.

fearful — full definition

adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
adj Causing fear; terrifying.
adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).

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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

sgomento terrorizzato timido impaurito pavido