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Italian

liberatorio

/liberaˈtɔrjo/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

liberating, cathartic

  • Providing relief or psychological release; cathartic.
  • In legal or financial contexts, discharging an obligation or debt.

In a sentence

Dopo l'esame ha tirato un sospiro liberatorio.

After the exam, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Quella risata liberatoria ha sciolto tutta la tensione accumulata.

That liberating laugh released all the accumulated tension.

Non è stata una vittoria facile, ma il finale è stato liberatorio.

It wasn't an easy victory, but the ending was liberating.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
liberatoriomasculine · singular
liberatoriafeminine · singular
liberatorimasculine · plural
liberatoriefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently modifies words denoting emotional expression like 'pianto' (crying), 'grido' (shout), or 'risata' (laugh).

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