Meaning
on; bright
- on, switched on
- lit, burning
- bright, vivid
- heated, intense
In a sentence
Hai lasciato la luce del bagno accesa tutta la notte?
Did you leave the bathroom light on all night?
Mi piace quel rosso acceso sulla tua maglia.
I like that bright red on your shirt.
Hanno avuto una discussione molto accesa.
They had a very heated discussion.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| acceso | masculine · singular |
| accesa | feminine · singular |
| accesi | masculine · plural |
| accese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For devices and lights, acceso contrasts with spento. Use attivo instead for accounts, services, or functions that are enabled.
- As an adjective, it agrees in gender and number: acceso, accesa, accesi, accese.
- For colors, acceso suggests vivid intensity; brillante often means shiny or visually striking, not necessarily saturated.