críonna — meaning in English
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English meaning
- mature adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
- old adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
- prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
- sagacious adj Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
- shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
- thrifty adj Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
- wise adj Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
Senses
críonna is used for these senses in English:
mature — full definition
- adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
- adj Containing content, such as violence or sexual themes, considered suitable only for adults.
- verb To develop fully or grow into an adult state, whether physically or in outlook.
- verb Of a financial obligation such as a bond or loan, to reach the date on which payment becomes due.
old — full definition
- adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
- adj Former or previous, rather than current.
- adj No longer fresh or new; past its best, especially of food.
- adj Used informally to show affection or familiarity, often paired with another adjective.
- noun Used with "the" to mean older people as a group.