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amenizado

[a.me.ni.ˈza.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: amenizados
softened, eased, mitigated, made pleasant
1. Made less severe, harsh, or unpleasant; softened or eased
The harsh criticism was amenizado with gentle suggestions for improvement.
A crítica áspera foi amenizada com sugestões gentis de melhoria.
2. Made more agreeable, pleasant, or entertaining
The boring lecture was amenizado by interesting anecdotes.
A palestra entediante foi amenizada por anedotas interessantes.
3. Relieved or alleviated (pain, suffering, tension)
Her anxiety was amenizado by the doctor's reassuring words.
Sua ansiedade foi amenizada pelas palavras tranquilizadoras do médico.
Synonyms
suavizadoatenuadomitigadoaliviadotemperadomoderado
Antonyms
agravadointensificadopioradoacentuado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amenizado
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
amenizado
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

amenizar a dor - to ease the pain
amenizar o clima - to lighten the mood
amenizar a situação - to improve the situation
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