Lucilius

[ loo-sil-ee-uhs ]

/ luˈsɪl i əs /

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noun

Ga·ius

[gey-uhs], /ˈgeɪ əs/, c180–102? b.c., Roman satirist.

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How to use Lucilius in a sentence

For how can we possibly imagine this to be, since Varro, who was contemporary to Cicero, must consequently be after Lucilius?
Dryden's Works (13 of 18): Translations; Pastorals|John Dryden
Lucilius, the first satirist of the Romans, who wrote long before Horace.
Dryden's Works (13 of 18): Translations; Pastorals|John Dryden
Lucilius wrote long before Horace, who imitates his manner of satire, but far excels him in the design.
Dryden's Works (13 of 18): Translations; Pastorals|John Dryden
Cleopatra listened to Lucilius with sympathy, and then asked whether there was no way of cheering or comforting the wretched man.
Cleopatra, Complete|Georg Ebers

Passing on as she spoke, she soon returned, ushering the Roman Lucilius into the presence of the Queen.
Cleopatra, Complete|Georg Ebers

British Dictionary definitions for Lucilius

Lucilius

/ (luːˈsɪlɪəs) /

noun

Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?180–102 bc, Roman satirist, regarded as the originator of poetical satire

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