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cretinous

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Cretinous (adj) means (informal) Extremely stupid or foolish.

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(informal) Extremely stupid or foolish.

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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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Synonyms

stupid idiotic moronic

Antonyms

brainy bright

Related words

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Rhymes for cretinous

yous nous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous unctuous tortuous spurious infamous

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What is the meaning of cretinous?

"cretinous" (adj) means (informal) Extremely stupid or foolish.

What is another word for cretinous?

Other words for "cretinous" include stupid, idiotic, moronic.

What is the opposite of cretinous?

Opposites of "cretinous" include brainy, bright.

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