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Italian

appuntito

/ap.punˈti.to/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

pointed, sharp

  • having a sharp or tapering end; pointed

In a sentence

Fai attenzione alla matita appuntita sul tavolo.

Be careful with the sharp pencil on the table.

Le cime appuntite delle montagne spiccavano contro il cielo azzurro.

The pointed peaks of the mountains stood out against the blue sky.

Non lasciare forbici appuntite alla portata dei bambini piccoli.

Don't leave sharp scissors within reach of small children.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
appuntitomasculine · singular
appuntitafeminine · singular
appuntitimasculine · plural
appuntitefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Derived from 'punta' (tip, point). Unlike 'tagliente' (sharp-edged), 'appuntito' focuses on having a sharp tip.

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