cassius
Definition
Proper noun 1. Gaius Cassius Longinus: A Roman senator and general, historically known as a primary leader in the assassination plot against Julius Caesar in 44 BC. He died in 42 BC. 2. A character in literature: The figure of Cassius, particularly as depicted in William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, where he is characterized as the manipulative and envious architect of the conspiracy.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Historical):
- Cassius was defeated alongside Brutus at the Battle of Philippi.
- The historian described Cassius as a skilled military commander.
- Proper noun (Literary):
- In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Cassius persuades Brutus to join the conspiracy.
- The actor's portrayal of Cassius emphasized his lean and hungry look.
Advanced Usage
- "Cassius-like" (adjective, literary): Possessing the traits of Shakespeare's Cassius, such as being shrewd, manipulative, or envious.
- His Cassius-like cunning was evident in the way he orchestrated the boardroom coup.
Variants and Related Words
- Cassius Clay: The birth name of the boxer Muhammad Ali. This is a distinct modern usage and not directly related to the Roman figure.
- Cassius is sometimes used metonymically to represent a conspirator or instigator.
Synonyms
- Conspirator (general term)
- Instigator (general term)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A lean and hungry look": A phrase from Shakespeare's (Act I, Scene II), spoken by Caesar to describe Cassius's appearance and, by implication, his dangerous ambition. It is now an idiom for someone who appears ambitious, cunning, or dissatisfied.
- The new intern had a lean and hungry look that made the managers wary.
Noun
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prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)
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