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valetudinary

/ˌvæl.ɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nər.i/

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adjective

/ˌvæl.ɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nər.i/C2formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который болезненный, слабый или имеет плохое здоровье; также относится к чему-то, связанному с инвалидностью.

An archaic adjective describing someone who is sickly, weak, or in poor health; also refers to something related to being an invalid.

  1. Sickly or infirmC2formal

    Relating to or characteristic of a person who is often in poor health or weak.

    ruБолезненный

    • His valetudinary condition prevented him from traveling.
    • The old king led a valetudinary life, rarely leaving his chambers.
    • She had a valetudinary disposition, always complaining of some ailment.

    Synonymsailingdelicatefrailinfirminvalidsicklyunwellweak

    Antonymshalehealthyrobuststrongvigorous

Forms
  • more valetudinary comparative form
  • most valetudinary superlative form