serious young man

language: pt

definitions

  1. A young male who is earnest, solemn, and lacks frivolity or playfulness in his demeanor.
    pt: Homem jovem sério
  2. A stereotype of a young man who is overly intellectual, pretentious, or takes his philosophical or artistic pursuits with excessive gravity.
    pt: Jovem pretensioso

examples

  1. He was a serious young man who spent all his time studying.

    Ele era um jovem sério que passava todo o tempo estudando.

  2. He played the part of the serious young man, discussing obscure poetry at every party.

    Ele desempenhava o papel de jovem pretensioso, discutindo poesia obscura em todas as festas.