containing multitudes

A form of contain multitudes — To have a complex and apparently paradoxical nature; to be inconsistent, especially in a way that is ultimately admirable or noble.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of contain multitudes
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