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λοξός — meaning in English

loxos

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English meaning

wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

λοξός is used for these senses in English:

slanting Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.
wry Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).

wry — full definition

adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.
adjective Twisted or bent out of the normal, straight shape, especially describing a face or expression.

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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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