adjectiveverb
solare
sunny
Che riguarda il Sole oppure che usa la sua luce e il suo calore.
Definition & meaning
Solare is an adjective with two main meanings:
- Solar: relating to the sun or produced by its energy.
- Sunny, cheerful, or outgoing: describing a person with a warm, positive personality.
Grammar & Word origin
Solare has the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural is solari.
It comes from Latin solaris, meaning “of the sun,” from sol, “sun.”
Synonyms & antonyms
For the meaning “cheerful”:
- Synonyms: allegro means “cheerful” or “merry”; estroverso means “outgoing,” emphasizing sociability rather than warmth.
- Antonyms: cupo means “gloomy”; riservato means “reserved,” rather than necessarily unhappy.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ha un carattere molto solare e rende felici tutti intorno a lei.adjective
She has a very sunny personality and makes everyone around her happy.
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