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avvenente

attractive

adjective ahv-veh-NEN-teh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: From the present participle of avvenire (to become, to suit), in the sense of 'becoming'.

Also means

comely

Usage Note

Avvenente is a slightly formal or literary adjective used almost exclusively for people, and more often for women. It is invariable for gender but takes a plural -i: una donna avvenente, due donne avvenenti. A neutral everyday synonym is attraente or bello/bella.

Examples

"La guida turistica era una ragazza avvenente e simpatica."

Natural Translation

The tour guide was an attractive and pleasant girl.

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