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tvær — meaning in English

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English meaning

morose adjective Gloomy, sullen, and in a persistently bad mood.
sulky adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.

Senses

tvær is used for these senses in English:

morose Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.
sulky (often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

sulky — full definition

adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.
noun A light, two-wheeled cart pulled by a single horse, used in harness racing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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