Contain multitudes Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To have many different qualities, ideas, or personalities within oneself; to be complex and not easily defined.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This expression is literary or poetic and suggests that a person, idea, or thing is complex and multifaceted. Often used to reject simple labels or judgments. Originates from Walt Whitman's poem, but used broadly for people who don't fit into one category. Rare in everyday casual speech; more likely in creative, reflective, or intellectual conversations.
جمل نموذجية
Some people contain multitudes, with many interests and ideas.
basic
She says she contains multitudes, so she never gets bored.
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Artists often contain multitudes in their work.
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I can love sports and poetry—I contain multitudes.
natural
When someone calls me strange, I just say, 'I contain multitudes.'
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You can't put me in one box—I contain multitudes.
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