allentato

/alˈlentaːto/

Definitions

1. adjective

Italian: bent, curved; leaning or inclined

“The allentato branches of the tree were swaying gently in the wind.”

2. verb

Italian: to bend or curve

“The wind allentava the flower stems, causing them to lean.”

Synonyms

  • curved
  • incline

Antonyms

  • erect
  • straight