ΓΛΑΦΥΡΟΣ, γλαφυρος
GLAPHYROS, glaphyros
Sounds Like: glah-FY-ros
Translations: hollow, concave, smooth, polished, elegant, refined, subtle, clever
From the root: ΓΛΑΦΥΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This adjective describes something as hollow or concave, often referring to a physical shape. It can also extend to mean smooth or polished, implying a refined or elegant quality. In a more abstract sense, it can describe something as subtle or clever, particularly in speech or thought, suggesting a nuanced or artful presentation.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΓΛΑΦΥΡΟΣ.
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- ΓΛΑΦΥΡΑΣ — smooth, polished, elegant, refined, subtle, artful, cunning, charming, graceful
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