: 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
Lizzie Porter The mall had … a cafe with Grecian plaster columns … —Monica Dux
Monica Dux … [Marie-Thérèse] Walter is recognizable [in Pablo Picasso's art] by … her classical Grecian profile … —Jerry Saltz
Jerry Saltz
Grecian
noun
plural Grecians
archaic
'Was this fair face the cause' quoth she / 'Why the Grecians sacked Troy? …'
—William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
grecianize
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
The New-York Quarterly
Examples of Grecian in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Getty Images Jolie wore her warm, honey-blonde hair long and loose over one shoulder and stuck to soft, peachy tones on her cheeks, eyes, and lips, a pretty contrast to her dramatic teal velvet Grecian gown and matching wrap.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 June 2024
Shia LaBeouf plots to overthrow America in a Grecian dress and gel nails.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 May 2024
Three expansive villas offer a private oasis for families or groups, ranging from four to nine bedrooms; all feature smooth Grecian marble and high-end amenities from Diptyque and Dyson.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Colman does career-best work as a woman who encounters an extended family while on a Grecian vacation.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2024
From a breathtaking Las Vegas sunrise waterfall oasis to a luxe Grecian pool with a 180-degree valley view in L.A., the possibilities are bountiful.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2024
Its Neoclassical architecture evokes the same humbling, powerful motifs as the U.K. gallery, with a similar Grecian portico, central cupola and extended wings.
—Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
For the Met Gala, Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky, hit the red carpet with a similar Grecian god energy, this time with a softer side.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
At the 2024 Golden Globes, The Bear’s Abby Elliott channeled Grecian goddess glamour in an asymmetrical black gown, inspired by Frank Gehry’s architecture, and singer Tinashe glowed in a striking beaded corset gown.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 June 2024
Shia LaBeouf plots to overthrow America in a Grecian dress and gel nails.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 May 2024
Three expansive villas offer a private oasis for families or groups, ranging from four to nine bedrooms; all feature smooth Grecian marble and high-end amenities from Diptyque and Dyson.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Colman does career-best work as a woman who encounters an extended family while on a Grecian vacation.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2024
From a breathtaking Las Vegas sunrise waterfall oasis to a luxe Grecian pool with a 180-degree valley view in L.A., the possibilities are bountiful.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2024
Its Neoclassical architecture evokes the same humbling, powerful motifs as the U.K. gallery, with a similar Grecian portico, central cupola and extended wings.
—Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
For the Met Gala, Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky, hit the red carpet with a similar Grecian god energy, this time with a softer side.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
At the 2024 Golden Globes, The Bear’s Abby Elliott channeled Grecian goddess glamour in an asymmetrical black gown, inspired by Frank Gehry’s architecture, and singer Tinashe glowed in a striking beaded corset gown.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Grecian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grecian. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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