Corinthian
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- noun
- /kəˈrɪnθiən/
- Archaic
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dandi
- 2 Corinthians 6:7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left.
Examples
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The three orders were known as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
Academic text (2008) -
"No need to play the coy Corinthian," he told her, striding back to camp with the hounds at his heels.
Fiction book (1996) -
What a waste of fine Corinthian.
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Then may I suggest... the Corinthian.
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I think the fans could see I had a lot of fun with the ball, so much so, in fact, that I was still playing every match by the time I got to 38 and 39, even when I was at Corinthians.
Blog text (26) -
I begin with our scripture passage for this morning from a slightly different scripture translation than I normally use because it brings a fresh perspective to our main text, which is 2 Corinthians 5:18-19.
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When he returned to Brazil in late 2009 to sign for Corinthians at the ripe old age of 36, it was not hard to picture Roberto Carlos playing on forever.
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Mano Menezes recently told FIFA.com that working with great players like you and Ronaldo at Corinthians was an important step on the road to becoming Brazil's national team coach.
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Created by outdoor artist Jerónimo Hagerman, Lime Green Corinthian over Saturn Dublin, 2010, presents an aesthetic dynamic that connects outside visitors to a familiar place while drawing the locals into a scene they might only find in a city somewhere in Central or South America.
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In the 19th century, a wealthy Corinthian would host lavish parties at his mansion, showcasing the height of fashion and luxury.
Synonyms
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6.2
A rich man who spends time having fun, often with many women
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8.1
A man who often goes to restaurants, parties, and the theater for fun
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9.9
A person who lives for luxury and pleasures of the senses
Compounds
- Specialized
A style of ancient Greek columns that have decorated leaf-shaped tops
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Corinthian came to mean a fashionable, pleasure-seeking man because the city Corinth had a famous reputation in old stories for wealth and luxury, so stylish or wealthy men were often called 'Corinthians' in the 18th and 19th centuries.