eingefleischt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chronic adj Lasting for a long time or recurring frequently, especially of an illness or problem.
- diehard adj Refusing to accept change, often when there is no good reason for it.
- ingrained adj Deeply fixed or established, especially a habit, belief, or attitude.
- inveterate adj Well established because it has existed for a long time.
Senses
eingefleischt is used for these senses in English:
- chronic Inveterate or habitual.
- diehard Complete; having no opposite opinion of anything in a particular topic of one's values; thorough of in one's beliefs.
- dyed-in-the-wool (idiomatic, figuratively, of a person) Firmly established in one's beliefs or habits; having a specified characteristic, identity, etc. deeply ingrained in one's nature.
- inveterate Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
chronic — full definition
- adj Lasting for a long time or recurring frequently, especially of an illness or problem.
- adj Slang: excellent or impressive.
- noun Slang for high-quality marijuana.
diehard — full definition
- adj Refusing to accept change, often when there is no good reason for it.
- adj Fiercely against any kind of progress or reform.
- adj Total and unwavering in one's beliefs, allowing no other view.
- adj Extremely determined or loyal to a cause.
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