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σκότος — meaning in English

skotos

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English meaning

gloom noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
obscurity noun The state of being unknown or not noticed.

Senses

σκότος is used for these senses in English:

gloom Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.
obscurity (literary) Darkness; the absence of light.

gloom — full definition

noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
noun A feeling or atmosphere of sadness and hopelessness.
verb To look or feel sad and downcast.

obscurity — full definition

noun The state of being unknown or not noticed.
noun The quality of being hard to understand.

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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

ζόφος σκοτεινιά μελαγχολία αποθάρρυνση κατήφεια σκοτεινότητα ασημότητα αφάνεια ταπεινότητα ασάφεια θολότητα