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soave

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //soʊˈɑː.veɪ//

KK: /ˈsoʊ.ɑːv/

noun
Definition

A type of dry white wine that comes from Italy, known for its light and crisp flavor.


Example

We enjoyed a glass of soave with our dinner last night.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried a soave?
Sloth B
Yeah, I had one at that Italian restaurant last week.
Sloth A
What did you think of the taste?
Sloth B
It was really refreshing and perfect with the pasta.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vino
nectar
libation
Antonyms
vinegar
water
sourness
Root Explanation

Soave comes from the Italian word 'soave', meaning sweet or pleasant, which is derived from the Latin 'suavis', meaning sweet or agreeable. The word describes something that is pleasing to the senses, particularly in taste or sound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('suavis') to remember that 'soave' means something that is sweet or pleasant.

Visually Confused Words
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suave
stove
stave
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solve
slave
shove
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