Corinthian
adjective
- of Corinth or its people or culture
- dissolute and loving luxury, as the people of Corinth were said to be
- in the style of the art of Corinth; gracefully elaborate
- designating or of a classical (Greek or Roman) order of architecture, distinguished by a slender, fluted column and a bell-shaped capital decorated with a design of acanthus leaves
noun
- a person born or living in Corinth
- a lover of elegantly luxurious living; sybarite
- a wealthy man about town
- a wealthy devotee of amateur sports
- ☆ a yachtsman
See Corinthian in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kə-rĭnˈthē-ən)
adjective- Of or relating to ancient Corinth or its people or culture.
- Architecture Of or relating to the Corinthian order.
- Elegantly or elaborately ornate.
- Given to licentious and profligate luxury.
noun- A native or inhabitant of Corinth.
- A luxury-loving person; a bon vivant.
- A wealthy amateur sportsman, especially an amateur yachtsman.
- Corinthians (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Co or Cor. See Table at Bible.
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