frum en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- [ˈfɹʷɪm] Poylish and Ukrainish traditions
- /ˈfɹʊm/
- /ˈfɹɪm/
- [ˈfɹʷʊm]
Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish פֿרום (frum, “pious”). Related to German fromm and Dutch vroom.
Meanings
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(Judaism) Pious, observant; committed to obeying all the laws of Judaism.
I learned all about the role of the kibbutz in Israeli life. Not to mention the role of the Arab, the artist, the woman, the socialist and the frum Jew.
1979, Clive Sinclair, Hearts of Gold, Penguin, published 1983, page 45:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frummest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| frummer | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
inward · practicing · religionary · sainted · heavenly-minded · godly · Allah-fearing · devout · frum · heavenly-minded · godly · pious · devoutful · observant · sanctimonious · godfearing · piteous · devoutful