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немногосло́вный — meaning in English

nemnogoslovnyy

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English meaning

curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
laconic adjective Using very few words, in a way that seems deliberate and often dry.
terse adj Describes speech or writing that is short and says only what is necessary.

Senses

немногосло́вный is used for these senses in English:

laconic Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
terse (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

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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”.

Related Russian words

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