Grecian

[ gree-shuhn ]

adjective

1. Greek (especially with reference to ancient Greece).

noun

1. a Greek.
2. an expert in the Greek language or Greek literature.

Grecian

/ ˈɡriːʃən /

adjective

1. (esp of beauty or architecture) conforming to Greek ideals, esp in being classically simple

noun

1. a scholar of or expert in the Greek language or literature

adjective

1. another word for Greek

Other Words From

• an·ti-Gre·cian adjective noun
• pro-Gre·cian adjective noun
• pseu·do-Gre·cian adjective noun
• qua·si-Gre·cian adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grecian¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin Graeci(a) Greece + -an

Example Sentences

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

Even with the draping of her garments, she looked at Grecian and Roman paintings and emulated that style.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe it’s a happy couple, toes in the sand, on a Grecian beach vacation.

From New York Times

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

For spring, loose gowns featuring bands of embroidered sequins defined hemlines with a Grecian style, appearing over dramatic twisted white sustainable fabric that evoked Ancient Athens.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• classic
• humanistic