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valetudinarian

/ˌvæl.ɪ.tjuː.dɪˈneər.i.ən/

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adjective

/ˌvæl.ɪ.tjuː.dɪˈneər.i.ən/C2formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который слаб, болезнен или чрезмерно озабочен своим здоровьем.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a person who is weak, sickly, or overly concerned with their health.

  1. Relating to a weak or sickly personC2formal

    Of or relating to a person who is often in poor health or overly concerned with their health.

    ruБолезненный

    • His valetudinarian habits included a strict diet and daily naps.
    • The novel's protagonist had a valetudinarian disposition, always worrying about minor ailments.
    • She led a valetudinarian lifestyle, avoiding any physical exertion.

    Synonymsailingdebilitatedfrailhypochondriacalinfirminvalidsicklyweak

    Antonymshalehealthyheartyrobuststrongvigorous

Forms
  • more valetudinarian comparative form
  • most valetudinarian superlative form

noun

/ˌvæl.ɪ.tjuː.dɪˈneə.ri.ən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее слабого или болезненного человека, особенно того, кто чрезмерно или болезненно озабочен собственным здоровьем.

A noun referring to a person who is weak or sickly, especially one who is excessively or morbidly concerned with their own health.

  1. A person who is weak or sicklyC2formalmedical

    A person who is often in poor health or is excessively concerned about their health.

    ruЧеловек со слабым здоровьем

    • The old valetudinarian spent most of his days resting and taking various tonics.
    • She became a bit of a valetudinarian, constantly worrying about every minor ache.
    • The novel's protagonist is a valetudinarian who rarely leaves his home.

    Synonymshypochondriacinvalid

Forms
  • valetudinarians plural form
  • valetudinarians' possessive plural form
  • valetudinarian's possessive singular form