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 futuristic Grecian agora, which opened in 2022, was beyond anything they’d built before — similar to Red Rocks in Colorado or Forest Hills Stadium in New York.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

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 • Oct. 8, 2025

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 • May 16, 2024

Currently, the company sells three "core flavors": vanilla with a hint of lemon; dark chocolate and espresso; and the "Grecian," which is an almond and citrus cake.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2023

He stomped on his brakes, but it was too late: the Grecian green Gremlin slammed into the car ahead.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Related Words

• classic
• humanistic