freddo

Definitions of freddo
  1. noun
    the absence of heat
    synonyms: freddezza
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    antonyms:
    caldo, calore, febbrone
    the presence of heat
    types:
    gelo
    coldness due to a cold environment
    fresco, frescura, rezzo
    the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
    type of:
    temperatura
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
  2. noun
    the sensation produced by low temperatures
    synonyms: gelo
  3. adjective
    having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
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    antonyms:
    caldo, caloroso, cordiale
    having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
  4. adjective
    extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion
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    antonyms:
    appassionato, ardente
    having or expressing strong emotions
  5. adjective
    logically deductive
    synonyms:
    logico, ragionevole, razionale
    capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
  6. adjective
    characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
    synonyms: formale
  7. adjective
    (used of a number or sum) without exaggeration or qualification
  8. adjective
    represented in simplified or symbolic form
  9. adjective
    neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
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    antonyms:
    caldo, caloroso, cordiale
    having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
  10. adjective
    psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
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    antonyms:
    caldo, caloroso, cordiale
    psychologically warm; friendly and responsive
    caldo, caloroso, cordiale
    characteristic of or befitting a friend
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  11. adjective
    (color) inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets
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    antonyms:
    caldo, caloroso, cordiale
    (color) inducing the impression of warmth; used especially of reds and oranges and yellows
  12. adjective
    marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
  13. adjective
    refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
  14. adjective
    feeling or showing no enthusiasm
  15. adjective
    fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept
  16. adjective
    being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
    synonyms: formale
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    antonyms:
    informale
    not formal
  17. adjective
    (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms
    synonyms:
    formale
    being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
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    antonyms:
    informale
    not formal
  18. adjective
    very good
  19. adjective
    without compunction or human feeling
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