Part of Speech: - Adjective
Phonetic Transcription: - /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪd/ (International Phonetic Alphabet) - /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪd/ (Italian)
Meanings: - Holding strong opinions and expressing them confidently, without considering other views. - Inclined to express strong beliefs or judgements.
Usage Patterns: - The word "opinionated" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts in English. It is typically used to describe someone who has strong opinions and is not easily swayed by others' views.
Example Phrases: 1. She can be quite opinionated about politics. - Lei può essere piuttosto opinionata sulla politica.
Idiomatic Expressions: - While "opinionated" itself is not part of many idiomatic expressions, it is often used in combination with other words to convey specific meanings. Some examples include: 1. Strong-willed and opinionated: - He is both strong-willed and opinionated, making it difficult to change his mind. - È determinato e opinionato, rendendo difficile cambiarlo.
Etymology: - The word "opinionated" derives from the noun "opinion," ultimately from the Latin word "opinio," meaning "opinion" or "belief."
Sinonimi: - Assertive, dogmatic, adamant, firm
Antonimi: - Open-minded, receptive, flexible, impartial