Corinthian Definition

kə-rĭnthē-ən
adjective
Of Corinth or its people or culture.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the Corinthian order.
American Heritage
Dissolute and loving luxury, as the people of Corinth were said to be.
Webster's New World
In the style of the art of Corinth; gracefully elaborate.
Webster's New World
Elegantly or elaborately ornate.
American Heritage
noun
A person born or living in Corinth.
Webster's New World
A luxury-loving person; a bon vivant.
American Heritage
A lover of elegantly luxurious living; sybarite.
Webster's New World
A wealthy man about town.
Webster's New World
A wealthy amateur sportsman, especially an amateur yachtsman.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Corinthian

Noun

Singular:
Corinthian
Plural:
Corinthians

Origin of Corinthian

  • From Latin Corinthius + -an

    From Wiktionary

Corinthian Sentence Examples

  • The Post Office, at the corner of Exchange and Middle streets, is of white Vermont marble and has a Corinthian portico.

  • Two inscriptions in the Old Corinthian alphabet came to light.

  • The " Attic " or " Corinthian " 7rErrAos was sewn together on the right side from below the arm, and thus became an nlvµa.

  • At the end of the Peloponnesian War Lysander restored the scattered remnants of the old inhabitants to the island, which was used by the Spartans as a base for operations against Athens in the Corinthian War.

  • Trade and other gilds in antiquity held subscription suppers or g pavot, similar to those of the early Corinthian church, usually to support the needs of the poorer members.

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