Corinthian

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Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
  2. or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
Noun
  1. a resident of Corinth
  2. a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

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