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ηλίθιος — meaning in English

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English meaning

cretin noun An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.
idiot noun A foolish or stupid person, or someone who makes a very poor decision.
imbecile noun An insulting term for a stupid or foolish person.
stupid adj Lacking intelligence or common sense.

Senses

ηλίθιος is used for these senses in English:

cretin (by extension, pejorative) An idiot.
idiot (pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
imbecile (obsolete) A person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five- to seven-year-old child.
imbecile (pejorative) A fool, an idiot.

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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

κρετίνος βλάκας ιδιώτης μικρόνους ανόητος