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Term: proous

Definition:

adjective: Showing favor or goodwill; well-disposed.

adjective: Lacking firmness or solidity; unstable.

adverb: In a favorably disposed or generous manner.

Sense 1:

adjective: Showing favor or goodwill; well-disposed.

Example sentence: The proous manager always listened attentively to his employees' concerns.

Sense 2:

adjective: Lacking firmness or solidity; unstable.

Example sentence: The proous foundation of the old house caused it to crumble under pressure.

Sense 3:

adverb: In a favorably disposed or generous manner.

Example sentence: She proously donated a large sum of money to the charity.

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