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tugendsam — meaning in English

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English meaning

righteous adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.
virtuous adj Having strong moral character; morally good.

Senses

tugendsam is used for these senses in English:

righteous Moral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.
virtuous Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

righteous — full definition

adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.
adj Often used disapprovingly to describe someone who is self-righteously convinced of their own moral superiority.

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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 German words

rechtschaffen redlich tugendhaft gerecht gerechtfertigt züchtig