English Explanatory Dictionary

philippic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
  2. Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

Pronunciation

/fɪˈlɪpɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-philippic.wav

Word forms

philippic philippics philippick

Etymology

From Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

Synonyms

admonition condemnation diatribe dithyramb harangue impugnation j'accuse jeremiad philippic polemic rant screed slanging match tirade

Derived words

philippicize philippize
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