Corinthian

[kuh-rin-thee-uhn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Corinth.

2. Architecture.,  noting or pertaining to one of the five classical orders invented in ancient Greece and similar in most respects to the Ionic but usually of slenderer proportions, and characterized by a deep capital with a round bell decorated with acanthus leaves and a square abacus with concave sides. The Corinthian capital has typically two distinct rows of acanthus leaves above which appear eight fluted sheaths, from each of which spring two scrolls helices, of which one curls beneath a corner of the abacus as half of a volute and the other curls beneath the center of the abacus.

3. ornate, as literary style.

4. luxurious or licentious.

5. pertaining to or designating a style of vase painting developed in Corinth, in the 7th and early 6th centuries b.c., characterized chiefly by human, animal, and ornamental motifs, painted boldly in a black figure style on a terra-cotta ground, often arranged in tiers around the vase.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Corinth.

2. a man about town, especially one who lives luxuriously or, sometimes, dissolutely.

3. an amateur yachtsman.

4. Manège.,  a horse-show class in which each contestant must be a member of a recognized hunt and wear regulation hunt livery.

Corinthian

/ kəˈrɪnθɪən /

adjective

1. of, characteristic of, or relating to Corinth

2. of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a bell-shaped capital having carved ornaments based on acanthus leaves See also Ionic Doric composite Tuscan

3. given to luxury; dissolute

4. ornate and elaborate

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Corinth

2. an amateur sportsman

3. rare,  a man about town, esp one who is dissolute

Corinthian

1. One of the three main styles of Greek architecture (the others are Doric and Ionic). The Corinthian column is slender and fluted; the capital incorporates sculpted leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corinthian¹

1350–1400; Middle English Corinthi ( es ) men of Corinth (< Latin Corinthiī < Greek Korínthioi; Corinth ) + -an

Example Sentences

The text of 1 Corinthians—“the fire shall try every man’s work”—refers to ministers and the results of their ministry, not to judgment and Christians in general.

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In 1 Corinthians, St. Paul writes that “the fire shall try every man’s work.”

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"I travelled to Brazil specifically to see if he could still be of sufficient value to the Dutch national team as a Corinthians player," said Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman.

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Corinthians 12: “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.”

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Still, Corinthians Arena was filled to the brim Friday night with nearly 50,000 people, and fans — overwhelmingly adorned in red Chiefs jerseys — who stood the majority of the game.

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