"Xantippe" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Xantippe" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Xantippe" Meaning
Xantippe was the name of the wife of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. The term "Xantippe" has become synonymous with a shrewish or nagging wife, much like the portrayal of her in comedy and satire, notably in Aristophanes' play "The Clouds".
In addition, the term "Xantipcian" has also been used to describe someone or something that is harsh, cantankerous, or mildly annoying.
"Xantippe" Examples
Xantippe
Xantippe is ancient Greek in origin and refers to a woman of excessive scolding.
Here are 5 usage examples:
| Example Sentences | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| She was notorious for being a shrew and treated her family worse than Xantippe treated Socrates. | Socrates was portrayed as having a shrewish wife named Xantippe and still being a profoundly wise and compassionate person. |
| She acted less exemplarily than Xantippe as a traditional wife was understood. | Her husband said that she nags just like Xantippe, Socrates' infamous wife. |
| Another story explains that Socrates wandered around the earth because he saw that Xantippe bullied his children mercilessly. | Longinus acknowledged the difficult home life of Socrates and recognized that his travails compared to one whose neighbor's wife is as turbulent as Xantippe. |
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