Grecian

adjective

Gre·​cian ˈgrē-shən 

: greek sense 1

specifically : being or resembling that of ancient Greece or the ancient Greeks

Grecian ruins

a Grecian urn/statue

Grecian gods/goddesses

Grecian motifs

… a charming town that dates from the Grecian period.

—Lizzie Porter

The mall had … a cafe with Grecian plaster columns …

—Monica Dux

… [Marie-Thérèse] Walter is recognizable [in Pablo Picasso's art] by … her classical Grecian profile …

—Jerry Saltz

Grecian noun

plural Grecians

archaic

'Was this fair face the cause' quoth she / 'Why the Grecians sacked Troy? …'

—William Shakespeare

grecianize

ˈgrē-shə-ˌnīz 

transitive verb

or Grecianize

grecianized or Grecianized; grecianizing or Grecianizing; grecianizes or Grecianizes

The establishment of the Roman court at Constantinople tended rather to Latinize the Greeks, than to Grecianize the Latins …

—The New-York Quarterly

Examples of Grecian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bright and airy space takes its blue-and-white interior cues from the Cycladic style of the Grecian isle. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024

As the story is set in the modern-day, KAOS' Zeus swapped the white Grecian robes for designer-looking outfits, complete with thunderbolt accents. —Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024

Jasmine’s bridesmaids watched on in custom Grecian blue dresses by Alejandra Alonso Rojas. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024

Your Grecian odyssey kicks off in Athens with the opportunity to explore the area’s archeological riches including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the ancient city of Agora. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English greciane, ultimately from Latin Graecia Greece

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Grecian

adjective

Gre·​cian ˈgrē-shən 

: greek

Grecian noun