"Attic" is a word in ENGLISH
A low story above the main order or orders of a facade, in
the classical styles; -- a term introduced in the 17th century. Hence:
A room or rooms behind that part of the exterior; all the
rooms immediately below the roof.
Of or pertaining to Attica, in Greece, or to Athens, its
principal city; marked by such qualities as were characteristic of the
Athenians; classical; refined.
An Athenian; an Athenian author.
One of the hardest-to-swallow, most countercultural, counter intuitive implications of the gospel is that bearing up under a difficult burden with patient perseverance is a good thing.
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Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning; scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific.
Read the complete definitionSculptured ornaments, used in classical architecture, representing rams' heads or skulls.
Read the complete definitionAn epithet applied to editions (chiefly of the classics) which proceeded from the press of Aldus Manitius, and his family, …
Read the complete definitionAn ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water.
Read the complete definitionThe lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See …
Read the complete definitionNot classical or correct.
Read the complete definitionA concave molding; -- used chiefly in classical architecture. See Illust. of Column.
Read the complete definitionAn old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers …
Read the complete definitionAlt. of Classical
Read the complete definitionA work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; -- originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, …
Read the complete definitionOne learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature.
Read the complete definitionOf or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, esp. to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or …
Read the complete definitionOf or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
Read the complete definitionConforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style.
Read the complete definitionAdherence to what are supposed or assumed to be the classical canons of art.
Read the complete definitionA classical idiom, style, or expression; a classicism.
Read the complete definitionOne who adheres to what he thinks the classical canons of art.
Read the complete definitionAlt. of Classicalness
Read the complete definitionIn the manner of classes; according to a regular order of classes or sets.
Read the complete definitionIn a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.
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