sconvolto

devastated

adjective skohn-VOHL-toh Rare

Also means

shocked

Usage Note

Sconvolto is the past participle of sconvolgere (to overturn, to devastate) used adjectivally. It describes someone or something thrown into complete disorder — emotionally distraught or physically wrecked. Agrees in gender and number: sconvolta, sconvolti, sconvolte. In informal speech it can mean simply 'blown away' or 'gobsmacked'.

Examples

"Era sconvolta dalla notizia della sua morte."

Natural Translation

She was devastated by the news of his death.

Literal Translation

She-was devastated by-the news of-the his death.

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