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чи́нный — meaning in English

chinnyy

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English meaning

decorous adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
uptight adj Overly strict, anxious, or rigid about rules and behaviour; unable to relax.

Senses

чи́нный is used for these senses in English:

decorous Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
uptight (colloquial) Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious.

decorous — full definition

adj Behaving in a way that is proper, polite and fits what is expected on the occasion.
adj Fitting and right for the situation.

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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

благопристо́йный поря́дочный прили́чный присто́йный напряженный чопорный