ἈΣΤΕΙΩΣ, ἀστειως
ASTEIŌS, asteiōs
Sounds Like: ass-TEH-yohss
Translations: gracefully, wittily, cleverly, elegantly, courteously, pleasantly
From the root: ἈΣΤΕΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is an adverb meaning 'gracefully' or 'wittily'. It describes an action performed with elegance, charm, or cleverness. It can be used to describe someone speaking or acting in a refined or amusing manner.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G0792 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 12 — 6:177
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 12:43
From the same root
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