of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a bell-shaped capital having carved ornaments based on acanthus leaves
See also Ionic, Doric, composite (sense 4), Tuscan
3.
given to luxury; dissolute
4.
ornate and elaborate
noun
5.
a native or inhabitant of Corinth
6.
an amateur sportsperson
7. rare
a man about town, esp one who is dissolute
Corinthian in American English
(kəˈrɪnθiən)
adjective
1.
of Corinth or its people or culture
2.
dissolute and loving luxury, as the people of Corinth were said to be
3.
in the style of the art of Corinth; gracefully elaborate
4.
designating or of a classical (Greek or Roman) order of architecture, distinguished by a slender, fluted column and a bell-shaped capital decorated with a design of acanthus leaves