lydian (Meaning)

Wordnet

lydian (n)

an Anatolian language

Webster

lydian (a.)

Of or pertaining to Lydia, a country of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants; hence, soft; effeminate; -- said especially of one of the ancient Greek modes or keys, the music in which was of a soft, pathetic, or voluptuous character.

Synonyms & Antonyms of lydian

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lydian Sentence Examples

  1. The Lydian mode is a musical scale that is characterized by its flattened third.
  2. The Lydian Empire was an ancient kingdom located in western Anatolia.
  3. Lydia of Thyatira was a woman who is mentioned in the New Testament as a seller of purple cloth.
  4. The Lydian stone is a type of black stone that was used by the ancient Greeks for testing the purity of gold and silver.
  5. Lydia Davis is an American writer known for her short stories.
  6. Lydian music often has a bright and uplifting sound.
  7. The Lydian language was a member of the Anatolian branch of the Indo-European language family.
  8. Lydian pottery is known for its distinctive red and black glaze.
  9. The Lydian king Croesus was famous for his wealth.
  10. The Lydian capital of Sardis was one of the most important cities in the ancient world.

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an Anatolian languageOf or pertaining to Lydia, a country of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants; hence, soft; effeminate; -- said especially of one of the ancien

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The Lydian mode is a musical scale that is characterized by its flattened third.

The Lydian Empire was an ancient kingdom located in western Anatolia.

Lydia of Thyatira was a woman who is mentioned in the New Testament as a seller of purple cloth.

The Lydian stone is a type of black stone that was used by the ancient Greeks for testing the purity of gold and silver.