corinthian

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Being a sporting event restricted to gentleman amateurs.

Pronunciation

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kɚˈɪnθiən

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Definition

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adjective

Of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
architecture
Or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
Being a sporting event (originally in horse racing and yachting) restricted to gentleman amateurs.
Elaborate, ornate.
Debauched in character or practice; impure.
architecture
Of the Corinthian order.

noun

An inhabitant, a resident of; a thing that originates from Corinthia
An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.
An accomplished amateur athlete.
A sailboat owner who helms his or her own boat in competitive racing.
A worldly, fashionable person, accepted in society though possibly dissolute.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency: Rare

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This meaning: Of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants

Used this way, corinthian is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

corinthian ordernounCompound term
The last Greek order.
first epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthiansnounCompound term
A New Testament book containing the first epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth.
first epistle to the corinthiansnounCompound term
A New Testament book containing the first epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth.
i corinthiansnounCompound term
A New Testament book containing the first epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth.
ii corinthiansnounCompound term
A New Testament book containing the second epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth.
second epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthiansnounCompound term
A New Testament book containing the second epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth.

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Synonyms

Sense: of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth

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