Corinthian

Co·rin·thi·an  (k-rnth-n)

adj.

1. Of or relating to ancient Corinth or its people or culture.

2. Architecture Of or relating to the Corinthian order.

3. Elegantly or elaborately ornate.

4. Given to licentious and profligate luxury.

n.

1. A native or inhabitant of Corinth.

2. A luxury-loving person; a bon vivant.

3. A wealthy amateur sportsman, especially an amateur yachtsman.

4. Corinthians (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Co or Cor. See Table at Bible.

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Corinthian

Adjective

1. of Corinth, a port in S Greece

2. of a style of classical architecture characterized by a bell-shaped capital with carved leaf-shaped ornaments

Noun

a person from Corinth

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Corinthian - a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure man-about-town, playboy hedonist, pleasure seeker, pagan - someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
	2.	Corinthian - a resident of Corinth Corinth, Korinthos - the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens Hellene, Greek - a native or inhabitant of Greece
Adj.	1.	corinthian - or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
	2.	corinthian - of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants