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быва́лый — meaning in English

byvalyy

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English meaning

  • experienced adj Having gained skill or knowledge through practice over time.
  • salty adj Tasting of or containing salt.
  • seasoned adjective Experienced and skilled through long practice.
  • worldly adj Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.

Senses

быва́лый is used for these senses in English:

  • experienced Having experience and skill in a subject.
  • salty (figuratively) Experienced, especially used to indicate a veteran of the naval services; salty dog (from salt of the sea).
  • seasoned Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby
  • worldly Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
  • worldly-wise Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

salty — full definition

  1. adj Tasting of or containing salt.
  2. adj (informal) Annoyed, bitter, or easily irritated.
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