thymos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That area of the soul where feelings of pride, indignation, shame etc are located.

Word forms

thymos thymoi

Etymology

Ancient Greek θῡμός (thūmós, “soul, heart”). Doublet of thymus and fume.

Related words

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