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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRakehell
/ˈreɪk.hɛl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A dissolute or immoral person, particularly one who indulges in reckless or extravagant behavior.
"The rakehell spent his nights in debauchery, ignoring the consequences of his actions." - 2
A person who leads a life of reckless extravagance and indulgence.
"Despite his wealth, he was known as a rakehell, squandering his fortune on lavish parties."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rakehell' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the combination of 'rake', meaning a dissolute or immoral person, and 'hell', suggesting a state of moral depravity. It reflects the historical context of libertinism and excess prevalent during that era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rakehell" is said worldwide
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dissolu
Transliteration: dee-soo
"Il était connu comme un dissolu, vivant dans l'excès."
Zügelloser
Transliteration: tsü-ge-lo-ser
"Er war ein Zügelloser, der sein Vermögen für Partys ausgab."
dissoluto
Transliteration: di-so-lu-to
"Era noto come un dissoluto, spendendo senza freni."
disoluto
Transliteration: di-so-lu-to
"Era un disoluto que vivía en la opulencia."
dissoluto
Transliteration: di-so-lu-to
"Ele era um dissoluto, gastando sua fortuna em festas."
विलासी
Transliteration: vilaasi
"वह एक विलासी था, जो अपनी दौलत को बर्बाद करता था।"
放荡者
Transliteration: fàngdàng zhě
"他是一个放荡者，挥霍自己的财富。"
방탕자
Transliteration: bangtangja
"그는 방탕자로, 자신의 재산을 낭비했다."
放蕩者
Transliteration: houtou-sha
"彼は放蕩者であり、財産を浪費していた。"
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