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tenue — meaning in English

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English meaning

faint adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

Senses

tenue is used for these senses in English:

faint (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
faint Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.

faint — full definition

adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.

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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 Italian words

debole incerto indistinto perdere i sensi pavido timoroso svenimento svenire