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πρόστυχος — meaning in English

prostychos

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English meaning

ignoble adjective Lacking honour or moral worth; shameful or unworthy of respect.
lewd adj Sexually indecent or vulgar in a crude, offensive way.
nasty adj Unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful, especially in how someone treats others.
vile adj Morally disgusting or contemptible.
vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

Senses

πρόστυχος is used for these senses in English:

ignoble Not honorable; base.
lewd Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.
nasty Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd. [from 17th c.]
vile That which is vile; vileness.
vulgar Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

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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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