Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Whittle away

To reduce, diminish, or destroy something gradually over a period of time.

Wife-swapping

A practice in which two or more married couples temporarily exchange partners for sexual relations, typically by mutual agreement.

Wind-Stagnation

A condition in which wind is unable to circulate freely, often leading to stagnant air and potential environmental issues.

Wise-guy

An obnoxious or arrogant person who behaves as if they know everything or makes smart remarks.

Witchcraft

The practice of magic, especially black magic, or the use of spells and rituals.

Wolfkin

A mythical or fictional creature that is part human and part wolf, or a human who possesses a deep spiritual affinity with wolves.

Worldly-wise

Possessing practical understanding, experience, and knowledge of human affairs and the ways of the world rather than naive or idealistic.

Writ Large

Expressed in a clear or exaggerated manner; made more prominent.

Wry

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

Yearn

To have a strong intense longing or yearning for something, typically something that is lost or hard to attain.

Yin-hua-bu

A traditional variety of printed or patterned cotton cloth produced in China.

Zeitgeist

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.