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aavemainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

eerie adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.
ghostly adjective Resembling or suggestive of a ghost; eerie and pale.
phantasmal adj Existing only in the imagination, like a ghost or vision; not real.
spectral adj Relating to ghosts or spirits; ghostly.
spooky adj Eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural.

Senses

aavemainen is used for these senses in English:

eerie Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
ghostly Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.
spectral Of, or pertaining to, spectres; ghostly.
spooky (informal) Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.

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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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