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дива́нный — meaning in English

divannyy

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English meaning

  • armchair noun A chair with side supports for resting the arms.

Senses

дива́нный is used for these senses in English:

  • armchair (figuratively) Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.
  • armchair (figuratively, derogatory) Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports; relating to such advice.

armchair — full definition

  1. noun A chair with side supports for resting the arms.
  2. adjective Describing someone who comments or gives opinions on a subject without real experience or involvement.

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