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trist — meaning in English

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English meaning

dour adjective Stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.
sad adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.

Senses

trist is used for these senses in English:

dour Expressing gloom or melancholy.
sad Of colours: dark, deep; later, sombre, dull.

dour — full definition

adjective Stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.
adjective Gloomy or grim.

sad — full definition

adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
adj Causing sorrow; regrettable.
adj Informal: pathetic or of poor quality.

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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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