Martyrlike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a martyr.

    "Jesus, very noble and martyrlike from the first, repeatedly holds gestures of benediction or crucifixion, sometimes (a particularly artful trick of Limón’s) at the same time; Judas is forever conflicted by inspiration and jealousy."

Example

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"Jesus, very noble and martyrlike from the first, repeatedly holds gestures of benediction or crucifixion, sometimes (a particularly artful trick of Limón’s) at the same time; Judas is forever conflicted by inspiration and jealousy."

Etymology

From martyr + -like.

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