thrasonical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Boastful, bragging, vainglorious.

Pronunciation

/θɹəˈsɒnɪkəl/

Word forms

thrasonical more thrasonical most thrasonical

Etymology

From Latin Thrasō, Thrason-, the name of a boastful soldier in the play Eunuchus by Terence. The name is derived from Ancient Greek θρασύς (thrasús, “bold, audacious”).

Derived words

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