Attila the Hun

Cultural  

1. A king of the Huns in the fifth century. Attila's forces overran many parts of central and eastern Europe. His armies were known for their cruelty and wholesale destruction, and Attila himself was called the “scourge of God.”

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Example Sentences

Unfortunately, sanitized politicians have this shortcoming—they are not quite as interesting on stage as Attila the Hun or Boris Godunov.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In one section, the narrator sets out to poison Attila the Hun, using ingredients including an “Octorok eyeball” and “the tail of the red lizalfos and four Hylian shrooms”.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2020

Even Attila the Hun had strict protocol at his feasts, with guests toasting one another in order of rank.

From New York Times • May 30, 2018

“He was constantly telling stories about great warriors of the past, like Attila the Hun, people who had slain empires,” Mount said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2016

“The best first-act finale since Attila the Hun in Iambic Pentameter. Now, shall we purchase some snacks?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood