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di traverso — meaning in English

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English meaning

askance adv In a disapproving or suspicious way.
athwart adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.

Senses

di traverso is used for these senses in English:

askance Sideways; obliquely.
athwart From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.

askance — full definition

adv In a disapproving or suspicious way.
adv From the side; not straight on.

athwart — full definition

adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
adv Lying across something's path, so that it blocks the way.
adv In a way that goes against what is expected or right.

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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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