Grecian

adjective

Gre·​cian ˈgrē-shən How to pronounce Grecian (audio)
: greek sense 1
specifically : being or resembling that of ancient Greece or the ancient Greeks
Grecian ruins
a Grecian urn/statue
Grecian gods/goddesses
Grecian motifs
… a charming town that dates from the Grecian period. Lizzie Porter
The mall had … a cafe with Grecian plaster columns … Monica Dux
… [Marie-Thérèse] Walter is recognizable [in Pablo Picasso's art] by … her classical Grecian profile … Jerry Saltz
Grecian noun
plural Grecians
archaic
'Was this fair face the cause' quoth she / 'Why the Grecians sacked Troy? …' William Shakespeare
grecianize transitive verb
or Grecianize
grecianized or Grecianized; grecianizing or Grecianizing; grecianizes or Grecianizes
The establishment of the Roman court at Constantinople tended rather to Latinize the Greeks, than to Grecianize the Latins … The New-York Quarterly

Examples of Grecian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The result is a beautiful representation of the time in almost classical Grecian proportions, yet suffused with Teutonic strength. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 The model recalled a Grecian goddess in her white Alaïa gown from the brand’s 2024 summer-fall collection, which featured side cutouts. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 28 Sep. 2024 Founded by Greeks around 734 B.C. Ortigia was called ‘the greatest and most beautiful of all Grecian cities’ by Cicero. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 From an aesthetics standpoint, the contemporary abode has all the makings of a quintessential Grecian getaway. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Grecian 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English greciane, ultimately from Latin Graecia Greece

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Grecian was in the 15th century

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“Grecian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grecian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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Grecian

adjective
Gre·​cian ˈgrē-shən How to pronounce Grecian (audio)
: greek
Grecian noun
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