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μαλακός — meaning in English

malakos

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English meaning

bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
soft adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.

Senses

μαλακός is used for these senses in English:

bland (now, _, rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
soft Easily giving way under pressure.

bland — full definition

adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
adj Lacking excitement, character, or interest.

soft — full definition

adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
adj Gentle, mild, or quiet, rather than harsh or intense.
adj Lenient or lacking firmness, especially regarding rules or discipline.

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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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