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αφελής — meaning in English

afelis

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English meaning

gullible adj Easily fooled, deceived, or persuaded to believe something untrue.
naive adj Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
simpleton noun A person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.

Senses

αφελής is used for these senses in English:

gullible Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.
naive Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
simpleton (informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

naive — full definition

adj Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
noun A person who is naive; someone easily fooled.

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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 Greek words

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