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благочести́вый — meaning in English

blagochestivyy

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English meaning

pious adj Deeply religious or devout.
righteous adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.

Senses

благочести́вый is used for these senses in English:

pious Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
righteous Moral and virtuous, perhaps to the point of sanctimony.

pious — full definition

adj Deeply religious or devout.
adj Making an exaggerated show of virtue or morality, often in a way that feels self-righteous.

righteous — full definition

adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.
adj Often used disapprovingly to describe someone who is self-righteously convinced of their own moral superiority.

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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 Russian words

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