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stravaganza — meaning in English

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English meaning

folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
whimsy noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

Senses

stravaganza is used for these senses in English:

folly Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
folly (architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.
whimsy A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.

folly — full definition

noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.

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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

follia eccentricità edificio decorativo unicum capriccio