Grecian

American  

[gree-shuhn] / ˈgri ʃən /

adjective

1. Greek (especially with reference to ancient Greece).

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noun

1. a Greek.

2. an expert in the Greek language or Greek literature.

Grecian British  

/ ˈɡriːʃən /

adjective

1. (esp of beauty or architecture) conforming to Greek ideals, esp in being classically simple

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noun

1. a scholar of or expert in the Greek language or literature

adjective

1. another word for Greek

Other Word Forms

• anti-Grecian adjective
• pro-Grecian adjective
• pseudo-Grecian adjective
• quasi-Grecian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Grecian

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin Graeci(a) Greece + -an

Example Sentences

The boys had already taken their baths; at the moment they were busy adding pictures of antique Grecian helmets, weaponry, and naval vessels to their journals.

From Literature

During the time of the allegations Mr Hussein worked at Salim Appliances in Grecian Crescent, Bolton, and also effectively lived there, the court also heard.

From BBC

The sun cast warm light through long windows, striping the pink-and-white checkered floor and bathing the marble arms, heads and wings of the ancient Grecian statues around me.

From New York Times

Even with the draping of her garments, she looked at Grecian and Roman paintings and emulated that style.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe it’s a happy couple, toes in the sand, on a Grecian beach vacation.

From New York Times

Related Words

• classic
• humanistic