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Italian

invasato

/in.vaˈza.to/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

possessed, fanatical

  • behaving as if possessed by a spirit or an irrational frenzy
  • obsessed or fanatical about an idea, person, or activity

In a sentence

Aveva uno sguardo invasato mentre parlava alla folla.

He had a possessed look while speaking to the crowd.

Non discutere con lui di politica, su certi temi è completamente invasato.

Don't discuss politics with him; on certain topics he is completely fanatical.

Sembravi un po' invasato durante la riunione di oggi.

You seemed a bit fanatical during today's meeting.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
invasatomasculine · singular
invasatafeminine · singular
invasatimasculine · plural
invasatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used to describe someone shouting or arguing with frantic, uncontrollable zeal.
  • Can also function as a noun ('un invasato', a fanatic or manic person).

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