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гро́зный — meaning in English

Groznyy

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English meaning

  • fearsome adj Frightening, especially in appearance or reputation.
  • fierce adj Aggressively powerful, intense, or savage.
  • formidable adj Impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.
  • surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.
  • terrible adj Very bad or unpleasant.

Senses

гро́зный is used for these senses in English:

  • Grozny The regional capital and largest city in Chechnya, Russia.
  • fearsome frightening, especially in appearance.
  • fierce Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
  • formidable Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
  • surly Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
  • terrible Formidable, powerful.

fierce — full definition

  1. adj Aggressively powerful, intense, or savage.
  2. adj Slang: impressively bold, stylish, or excellent.

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