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bolesny — meaning in English

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English meaning

grievous adj Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
painful adj Causing physical or emotional pain.

Senses

bolesny is used for these senses in English:

grievous Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
heartwrenching Having a painful emotional impact; causing grief or distress.

painful — full definition

adj Causing physical or emotional pain.
adj Informal: very bad or embarrassing in quality.

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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 Polish words

poważny