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geziemend — meaning in English

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English meaning

becoming adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
decorous adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.

Senses

geziemend is used for these senses in English:

becoming decent, respectable
decorous Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.

becoming — full definition

adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
adj Appropriate to one's character or position; decent.

decorous — full definition

adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
adj Fitting and right for the situation.

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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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