Attic
/ˈætɪk/ adjective C2- Synonym of Athenian, of or related to the culture of ancient Athens.
- Of or related to ancient Athenian architecture.
- Of or related to Attic Greek.
- Marked by the qualities traditionally considered characteristic of the ancient Athenians: classical, refined.
From the library
“You see,” he explained, “I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.
Now the skilful workman is very careful indeed as to what he takes into his brain-attic.
The dusty attic spider-clad
When Anne got home that night she stacked all her textbooks away in an old trunk in the attic, locked it, and threw the key into the blanket box.
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