B2 — Intermedio Altoadjetivo
schivo
shy, retiring, self-effacing
Sinónimos (≈ significado similar)
riservatotimidosolitariointroversomodesto
Antónimos (≠ significado opuesto)
socievoleespansivoestroversoesuberanteegocentrico
Nota de uso
'Schivo' implies deliberately avoiding attention and public exposure — stronger than 'riservato' (reserved) or 'timido' (shy). Often used admiringly for artists/intellectuals who prefer privacy. 'Sdegnoso' would be haughty avoidance (different negative tone). 'Modesto' overlaps in avoiding the limelight.
Ejemplo
"È una persona schiva che evita le situazioni mondane."
"She is a retiring person who avoids social situations."
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