σεμνός — meaning in English
semnos
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English meaning
- decorous adj Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- meek adj Quiet, humble, and unwilling to assert oneself.
- modest adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
Senses
σεμνός is used for these senses in English:
- decorous Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- meek Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
- modest Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
- modest (especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
decorous — full definition
- adj Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
- adj Appropriate, suitable.
diffident — full definition
- adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- adj Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest