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blijheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

gayness noun Brightness or showiness in appearance; a festive look.
happiness noun The state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.

Senses

blijheid is used for these senses in English:

gayness (rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
happiness (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
happiness (archaic, uncountable) Prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.

gayness — full definition

noun Brightness or showiness in appearance; a festive look.
noun Cheerfulness; a happy, lively mood.
noun The fact of being homosexual, or behavior seen as typical of gay people.

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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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