Corinthian
Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Corinth or its inhabitants: Describes something connected to the ancient Greek city of Corinth or its people.
- Pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture: Describes the most ornate of the three classical Greek architectural orders, characterized by slender fluted columns and elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves.
Noun:
- A resident of Corinth: A person who lives in or originates from the city of Corinth.
- A man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure: (Often capitalized) A wealthy amateur, especially in sports, or a person dedicated to luxury and sophisticated enjoyment rather than professional or serious pursuits.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The museum displayed several Corinthian pottery fragments from the 6th century BC.
- The building's façade features elegant Corinthian columns.
Noun:
- Paul the Apostle wrote letters to the Corinthians in the New Testament.
- In the 19th century, he was known as a true Corinthian, more interested in the style of yachting than in competitive victory.
Advanced Usage
- "Corinthian spirit": Refers to the ideal of amateurism in sports, emphasizing participation, sportsmanship, and enjoyment over winning or financial gain.
- The regatta was sailed in the best Corinthian spirit.
Variants and Related Words
- Corinth (n): The ancient Greek city-state.
- Corinthians (n, proper): The name of two books in the New Testament of the Bible (First Corinthians, Second Corinthians).
- Corinthian order (n phrase): The specific architectural style.
Synonyms
- Adjective (architectural): Ornate, decorated, elaborate.
- Noun (pleasure-seeker): Bon vivant, dilettante, amateur, hedonist (though hedonist has a stronger philosophical connotation).
Related Phrases
- Corinthian leather: A marketing term for a type of luxurious, soft leather used in upholstery, famously used in Chrysler automobile advertisements. (Note: This is a modern, branded usage not directly related to ancient Corinth).
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
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or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
Noun
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a resident of Corinth
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a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
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