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tulessa — meaning in English

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English meaning

ablaze adj On fire; burning fiercely.
afire adj On fire, whether literally or as a figure of speech for strong emotion.
alight verb To get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.

Senses

tulessa is used for these senses in English:

ablaze On fire; in a blaze. [Early 19th century.]
afire On fire (often metaphorically).
alight Burning, lit, on fire.
on fire Being burned by fire.

ablaze — full definition

adj On fire; burning fiercely.
adj Brightly lit up, or full of strong emotion or excitement.

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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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