Corinthian

/kəˈɹɪnθiən/

Synonyms for "corinthian" (45 found)

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Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: architectural, awe inspiring, awful, babylonian, classical.
  • Sentence evidence is available for corinthian, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "corinthian".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "corinthian"

Keep "corinthian" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "corinthian" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "corinthian", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "corinthian" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

16 entries
GreekHelleneadjectiveadult malearchitectural orderarchitectural termclassical orderfigurative adjectivegeographical adjectivehedonistimmoral personinhabitantmanpaganpeoplepleasure seeker

More specific

13 entries
AthenianCorinthian capitalCorinthian columnCorinthian friezeCorinthian libertineCorinthian rakeSpartanacanthus capitaldecorative detailflorid ornamentfluted shaftornate motifslender column

Collocations

7 entries
Corinthian architectureCorinthian capitalCorinthian columnCorinthian nativeCorinthian orderCorinthian stylecorinthian ornament

Inflections

3 entries
corinthiansmore corinthianmost corinthian

Derivations

4 entries

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

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.

Source: wiktionary

The examples of the concave family in the Byzantine times are found principally either in large capitals founded on the Greek Corinthian, used chiefly for the nave pillars of churches, or in the small lateral shafts of the palaces.

Source: wiktionary

all her young Corinthian laity

Source: wiktionary

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

Source: wiktionary

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Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "corinthian"?

Closest matches include architectural, awe inspiring, awful, babylonian, classical.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "corinthian"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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