Definition of corinthian Corinthian

/kɚɪˈnθiʌn/ - [kerintheeun] - Co•rin•thi•an

We found 18 definitions of corinthian from 6 different sources.

What does corinthian mean?

Noun
corinthian - a resident of Corinth
		hellene, greek the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
		corinth, korinthos the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
corinthian - a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
		playboy, man-about-town, Corinthian
Adjective
corinthian - of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
corinthian - or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture

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corinthian (a.)
Of or relating to Corinth.
corinthian (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans.
corinthian (a.)
Debauched in character or practice; impure.
corinthian (a.)
Of or pertaining to an amateur sailor or yachtsman; as, a corinthian race (one in which the contesting yachts must be manned by amateurs.)
corinthian (n.)
A native or inhabitant of Corinth.
corinthian (n.)
A gay, licentious person.

corinthian
kor-inth′i-an, adj. pertaining to Corinth, a city of Greece: pertaining to an ornate order of Greek architecture, (M. Arnold) to an over-brilliant literary style: profligate.—n. a profligate: a man of fashion, a 'swell.'—n. Cor′inth (obs.), a brothel, from the notorious licentiousness of Corinth.—v.i. Corinth′ianise, to be licentious.—Corinthian brass, bronze, an alloy made in Corinth, much valued in ancient times: assurance or effrontery