DIOGENES Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
diogenes.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word diogenes. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word diogenes. (close relations)
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Definition of DIOGENES
Definition of DIOGENES
Best Alternative Words for DIOGENES
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ascetic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline noun • someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline adjective satellite • practicing great self-denial | ||||||||
cynic | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who is critical of the motives of others • a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control | ||||||||
philosopher | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specialist in philosophy • a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity | ||||||||
reclusive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • withdrawn from society; seeking solitude • providing privacy or seclusion | ||||||||
diogenes of sinope | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC) |