avoin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accessible adj Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
- candid adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
- considerate adjective Thoughtful about the feelings and needs of other people.
- forthcoming adj About to happen or be released soon.
- free adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
- naked adj Wearing no clothes at all.
- open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
- overt adj Done openly, not hidden or disguised.
- patent noun An official government grant giving an inventor sole rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period.
- pending adj Not yet decided or finished; awaiting a result.
- receptive adj Open and willing to consider new ideas, suggestions, or feedback.
- straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
Senses
avoin is used for these senses in English:
- above-board In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- accessible (followed by to) Open to the influence of.
- candid Straightforward, open and sincere.
- considerate Characterised by careful and conscious thought.
- demonstrative given to open displays of emotion
- forthcoming Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
- free (software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
- free (abstract) Unconstrained.
accessible — full definition
- adj Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
- adj Designed so that people with disabilities can use it comfortably.
- adj Easy to understand or appreciate, even without specialist knowledge.
candid — full definition
- adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
- adj Natural and unposed, especially describing a photograph.
- noun A photo taken without the subject posing.