English Dictionary

Corinthian

/kəˈɹɪnθiən/

adj

Of or relating to Corinth. / (architecture) Of the Corinthian Greek order. / Elaborate, ornate. / Debauched in character or practice; impure.

The Corinthian architecture is known for its ornate and decorative style.

意味（1）

Of or relating to Corinth.

意味（2）

(architecture) Of the Corinthian Greek order.

The silver waters of the spring had long since disappeared, but there still were left a few of the Corinthian pillars, some stretched on the ground and overgrown with creeping-plants, while two or three yet remained erect, and showed how graceful the whole must have been.

意味（3）

Elaborate, ornate.

意味（4）

Debauched in character or practice; impure.

all her young Corinthian laity

意味（5）

Being a sporting event (originally in horse racing and yachting) restricted to gentleman amateurs.

Corinthian Stakes of 10 Guineas ... To be rode by Gentlemen.