Byzantine
1 antonym for Byzantine — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to the Byzantine Empire or its art and architecture.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to the Byzantine Empire or its art and architecture.
“The cathedral's mosaics are a fine example of Byzantine style.”
2. adj
Excessively complicated, especially describing rules or bureaucracy.
“Getting a visa involved a byzantine set of forms and approvals.”
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How to use Byzantine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
byzantine bureaucracy
byzantine rules
byzantine architecture
Etymology
From Late Latin bȳzantīnus, from Byzantium — the figurative "overly complicated" sense comes from the reputation of the Byzantine imperial court for intrigue and complex politics.
Full origin of Byzantine →Frequently asked questions
What does “Byzantine” mean?
The word “Byzantine” means relating to the Byzantine Empire or its art and architecture. In plain terms, either literally about the Byzantine Empire, or figuratively describing something needlessly convoluted.
How do you pronounce “Byzantine”?
“Byzantine” is pronounced bih-ZAN-tyn (/ˈbɪzəntiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Byzantine” in a sentence?
Here is “Byzantine” used in a sentence: “The cathedral's mosaics are a fine example of Byzantine style.”
What part of speech is “Byzantine”?
“Byzantine” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Byzantine” come from?
The word “Byzantine” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin bȳzantīnus, from Byzantium — the figurative "overly complicated" sense comes from the reputation of the Byzantine imperial court for intrigue and complex politics.
Is “Byzantine” a common word?
“Byzantine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Byzantine” have?
“Byzantine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Byzantine Empire or its art and architecture.
