corinthian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
    playboy; man-about-town.
  2. noun a resident of Corinth
  3. adjective or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
  4. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants

WordNet

Co*rin"thi*an adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or relating to Corinth.
  2. (Arch.) Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans.
    This is the lightest and most ornamental of the three orders used by the Greeks. Parker.
  3. Debauched in character or practice; impure. Milton.
  4. Of or pertaining to an amateur sailor or yachtsman; as, a corinthian race (one in which the contesting yachts must be manned by amateurs.)
Co*rin"thi*an noun
Definitions
  1. A native or inhabitant of Corinth.
  2. A gay, licentious person. Obs.

Webster 1913