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petomainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

bestial adj Savage, cruel, or animal-like in a shocking or brutal way.
wolfish adj Relating to or resembling a wolf.

Senses

petomainen is used for these senses in English:

bestial (literally, _, and, _, figuratively) Beast-like
wolfish Fierce; menacing; savage.

wolfish — full definition

adj Relating to or resembling a wolf.
adj Having qualities that remind you of a wolf.
adj Fierce and threatening in manner.

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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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