Definitions for Lydian

Lydian Lyd·i·an

Spelling: [lid-ee-uh n]
IPA: /ˈlɪd i ən/

Lydian is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 108 anagrams from letters in Lydian (adilny).

Definitions for Lydian

noun

  1. an inhabitant of Lydia.
  2. an Anatolian language of Lydia, written in a modified Greek alphabet.

adjective

  1. of or relating to Lydia.
  2. (of music) softly or sensuously sweet; voluptuous.

Origin of Lydian

First recorded in 1535-45; Lydi(a) + -an

Examples for Lydian

In that case Oroetes must provide us with the uniform of Lydian Taxiarchs.

The pride of the Hellene is further humbled, by being compared to a Phrygian or Lydian.

The Dorian measure was grave and severe, the Lydian soft and effeminate.

At the age of thirty-five Croesus ascended the Lydian throne.

The Ionian, he replied, and the Lydian; they are termed 'relaxed.'

The harmonies which you mean are the mixed or tenor Lydian, and the full-toned or bass Lydian, and such like.

Be welcome to my house and take some repose after your wild, thoroughly Lydian, ride.

"They are the graves of former Lydian kings," was the answer.

Gyges, to you I give this Lydian lyre; let its tones recall the giver to your memory.

That survey commences with the foundation of the Lydian monarchy.

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