Attic
101Attic — The usually unfinished space above a ceiling and below a roof …
102attic — noun a space or room inside or partly inside the roof of a building. Origin C17 (as an architectural term designating a small order (column and entablature) above a taller one): from Fr. attique, from L. Atticus …
103attic — I. a. 1. Of Attica, of Athens, Athenian. 2. Chaste, classic, classical, pure, correct, refined, elegant, polished, in good taste. 3. Pointed, delicate, subtle, penetrating, pungent. II. n. Garret, loft, cockloft, upper story …
104attic — I n garret, monsard, dormer; loft, cockloft, crow s nest, Archit. clerestory. II adj 1. classical, classic, ancient, antique, early; traditional, standard, typical. 2. elegant, cultured, polished, refined, dignified, tasteful, in good taste; pure …
105attic — at·tic …
106attic — noun Syn: loft, roof space, garret …
107attic — [ˈætɪk] noun [C] a room in a house under the roof …
108Attic — At•tic [[t]ˈæt ɪk[/t]] adj. 1) peo of or pertaining to Attica or to the ancient city state of Athens, coterminous with Attica in the 6th and 5th centuries b.c. 2) (sometimes l.c.) displaying simple elegance, incisive intelligence, or delicate wit …
109Attic — /ˈætɪk/ (say atik) adjective 1. relating to Attica, the region around Athens, Greece. 2. (often lower case) displaying simple elegance, incisive intelligence, and delicate wit. –noun 3. a native or inhabitant of Attica; an Athenian. 4. the Ionic… …
110Attic — a. of Athens or Attica; classically simple and pure. ♦ atticism, n. well turned phrase …
