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gracile — meaning in English

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English meaning

gracile adj Thin and slender.
puny adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

Senses

gracile is used for these senses in English:

gracile (also, figuratively) Lean, slender, thin.
puny Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

gracile — full definition

adj Thin and slender.
adj Describes an animal or bone with a slim, light build.
adj Slim and elegant in shape or movement.

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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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