English Explanatory Dictionary

Ciceronian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Marcus Tullius Cicero, or the ideas in his philosophical treatises.
  2. Eloquent, resembling Cicero’s style.
  3. With effusive use of antithesis and long sentences.
noun
  1. One who adopts or favours Cicero's literary style.

Pronunciation

/sɪsəˈɹəʊnɪən/ /sɪsəˈɹoʊnɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Ciceronian.wav

Word forms

Ciceronian more Ciceronian most Ciceronian Ciceronians

Etymology

From the Latin Cicerōniānus.

Related words

ciceronage cicerone ciceroneship Ciceronic Ciceronical Ciceronically ciceronism ciceronize

Derived words

Ciceronianism Ciceronianist Ciceronianize
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