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φονικός — meaning in English

fonikos

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English meaning

lethal adj Capable of causing death; deadly.
murderous adj Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.

Senses

φονικός is used for these senses in English:

lethal Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.
murderous Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.
murderous (by extension) Very difficult.

murderous — full definition

adj Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.
adj Extremely difficult or unpleasant (informal).

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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

θανατηφόρος δολοφονικός