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pudico — meaning in English

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English meaning

chaste adj Not engaging in sexual activity, especially outside marriage or before it.
demure adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
prudish adj Overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters.

Senses

pudico is used for these senses in English:

chaste Sexually pure, abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.
prudish Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

chaste — full definition

adj Not engaging in sexual activity, especially outside marriage or before it.
adj Plain and restrained in style, without excess or ornamentation.

demure — full definition

adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.

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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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