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il perverso

perverse

Definition & meaning

Perverso means perverse, wicked, or corrupt. It can describe someone who takes pleasure in doing harm, or conduct that is morally twisted.

It can also mean perverse in the sense of deliberately acting against what is reasonable or expected. In some contexts, it refers to behavior or desires considered sexually deviant.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Adjective: masculine singular; feminine singular is perversa , masculine plural perversi , and feminine plural perverse .
  • Noun: it can also refer to a wicked or sexually perverse person.
  • From Latin perversus, meaning “turned around,” “distorted,” or “corrupted.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • malvagio — wicked or evil; emphasizes malicious intent rather than twisted behavior.
  • depravato — depraved; emphasizes moral or sexual corruption.
  • distorto — distorted; can describe a twisted way of thinking without necessarily implying wickedness.

Antonyms

  • virtuoso — virtuous or morally upright.
  • innocente — innocent, especially in contrast to corrupt or harmful intent.

Common phrases & collocations

  • mente perversa — a twisted or perverse mind.
  • meccanismo perverso — a mechanism that produces harmful or unintended effects.
  • effetto perverso — a perverse or counterproductive effect.

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Examples

Quel film sembra molto perverso.adjective

That movie looks very perverse.

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