ribelle
rebellious
adjective ree-BEHL-leh Less Common
Origin: from Latin rebellis
Also means
rebel
Usage Note
Ribelle works as both adjective (rebellious) and noun (a rebel), with one form for both genders in the singular and ribelli in the plural. It often describes unruly hair, capelli ribelli, as well as defiant people. The related verb is ribellarsi (to rebel).
Examples
"È un'adolescente ribelle."
Natural Translation
She is a rebellious teenager.
Literal Translation
She-is a teenager rebellious.
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