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φευγαλέος — meaning in English

fevgaleos

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English meaning

elusive adjective Hard to catch, find, pin down, or fully understand.
furtive adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
transient adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.

Senses

φευγαλέος is used for these senses in English:

elusive Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
furtive Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
transient Remaining for only a brief time.

elusive — full definition

adjective Hard to catch, find, pin down, or fully understand.
adjective Rarely seen or encountered.

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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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