Behäbig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Behäbig" is used as adjective with the meaning of "leisurely", "slow" or "ponderous".

Essential properties of "behäbig"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Regular
  • Comparative: behäbiger
  • Superlative: am behäbigsten

Meanings of "behäbig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Slow and heavy in movement, often tranquil"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der alte Hund bewegt sich behäbig durch den Garten.The old dog moves leisurely through the garden.
  2. Er ging behäbig die Straße entlang, ohne sich zu beeilen.He walked leisurely along the street, without rushing.
  3. Die Schildkröte kroch behäbig über den Sand.The turtle crawled slowly over the sand.

2.) "Calm and serene in behavior or attitude"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er reagierte behäbig auf die schlechten Nachrichten.He reacted calmly to the bad news.
  2. Ihre behäbige Art half, die Situation zu beruhigen.Her calm manner helped to defuse the situation.
  3. Der behäbige Lehrer verlor nie die Fassung.The composed teacher never lost his composure.
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