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kimallus — meaning in English

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English meaning

glisten verb To shine with a sparkling, glittering light.
glitter noun Tiny, shiny decorative particles, or a sparkling light.
glitz noun Flashy, showy glamour, often suggesting style without real substance.

Senses

kimallus is used for these senses in English:

glisten A glistening shine from a wet surface.
glitter A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
glitz Garish, brilliant showiness.

glitter — full definition

noun Tiny, shiny decorative particles, or a sparkling light.
verb To sparkle with bright, flickering light.

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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”.

Related Finnish words

kimmellys kimallella kimaltaa kimmeltää säihke välke hile kimalle koristehile välkehtiä kiiltää säihkyä