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велика́н — meaning in English

velikan

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English meaning

behemoth noun Something enormous and powerful, especially a huge organization, machine, or creature.
giant noun A legendary humanlike being of enormous size and strength.

Senses

велика́н is used for these senses in English:

behemoth (figurative) Something which has the qualities of great power and might, and monstrous proportions.
giant A mythical human of very great size.
giant A very tall and large person.

giant — full definition

noun A legendary humanlike being of enormous size and strength.
noun A person or thing that is exceptionally large, powerful, or important in its field.
adjective Extremely large.

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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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