Meaning
gripping, exciting
- gripping, captivating, and emotionally or intellectually thrilling
In a sentence
Abbiamo visto una partita davvero appassionante ieri sera.
We watched a truly exciting match last night.
Il nuovo libro dell'autore non è particolarmente appassionante.
The author's new book is not particularly gripping.
Trovi che la storia medievale sia appassionante?
Do you find medieval history fascinating?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appassionante | masculine · singular |
| appassionante | feminine · singular |
| appassionanti | masculine · plural |
| appassionanti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Originally the present participle of 'appassionare' ('to fascinate, captivate').
- Used for plots, books, films, sports matches, or lectures that hold attention.