caryatid
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌkɛrɪˈætɪd/
- The caryatid supports her friends.
Examples
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She is a true caryatid!
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At the awards ceremony, colleagues thanked him as a caryatid for holding the fragile project together.
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During the emergency, Maria became the team's caryatid, quietly organising help and keeping everyone calm.
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Artists described the elderly nurse as a caryatid who had supported generations of patients without complaint.
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As the leader of the community, she has become a caryatid, always supporting those in need during difficult times.
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In times of crisis, he acted as a caryatid, shouldering the emotional burdens of his friends and family.
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Teachers often serve as caryatids, providing steady support and guidance to students throughout their education.
Synonyms
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3.4
A person who helps someone feel less sad or worried
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4.1
A person who gives strong, steady support to others in hard times
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7.0
A person who helps and supports their partner in life
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4.0
A person who makes someone feel less sad
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9.8
A person who helps others in trouble
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caryatid comes from those carved women who 'supported' temples, and by picture the word now means a person who gives steady support to others. A helpful way to remember caryatid is to think of the English word 'carry', because a caryatid 'carries' weight for a building or a group.