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жёлтый — meaning in English

zhyoltyy

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English meaning

yellow noun The bright color of lemons, sunflowers, and egg yolks, produced by light around 580 nanometers.

Senses

жёлтый is used for these senses in English:

xanthous Yellow-brown; yolk-colored.
yellow The color of sunflower petals and lemons; the color obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light; the color evoked by light of wavelength around 580 nm; one of the three primary colors in subtractive color systems.

yellow — full definition

noun The bright color of lemons, sunflowers, and egg yolks, produced by light around 580 nanometers.
adj Having the color yellow.
adj Informal: cowardly, lacking courage.
verb To turn yellow, or to cause something to turn yellow, often through age.

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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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