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yli- — meaning in English

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English meaning

hyper adjective Informal: overly excited, energetic, or wound up.
overly adv To an excessive or unnecessary degree.
super adj Excellent; wonderful; better than average.
ultra adj Extreme; going far beyond what is normal or moderate.

Senses

yli- is used for these senses in English:

hyper- over, above
overly (sometimes, proscribed) To an excessive degree.
super- beyond, over, or upon
super- superior in title or status
uberly (informal) Significantly; very, very much; extremely.

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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

hyper- liian super- ylen erikois- huippu ultra-