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долен — meaning in English

dolen

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English meaning

  • abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • downhill adverb Towards the bottom of a slope.
  • ignoble adjective Lacking honour or moral worth; shameful or unworthy of respect.
  • inferior adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
  • lower verb To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
  • nether adj Lower, or situated beneath something else; often used in old or formal phrasing.
  • squalid adj Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.
  • underneath preposition Below or beneath something, often in contact with it.
  • vile adj Morally disgusting or contemptible.

Senses

долен is used for these senses in English:

  • abject Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
  • base (archaic) Of low social standing or rank; vulgar, common.
  • base Morally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
  • downhill Going down a slope or a hill.
  • execrable Of the poorest quality.
  • ignoble Not honorable; base.
  • ignominious Marked by great disgrace, dishonour, humiliation, or shame; disgraceful, shameful.
  • inferior Located below:

abject — full definition

  1. adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
  2. adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

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