Niobe in Greek
Niobe in Greek is Νιόβη — Niobe means (literary) A woman overwhelmed by grief, especially one weeping endlessly for lost children.
Niobe in Greek
Νιόβη
Pronounced: Niovi
(Greek mythology) A daughter of Tantalus, said to have turned into stone while weeping for her children.
What does "Niobe" mean?
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noun (literary) A woman overwhelmed by grief, especially one weeping endlessly for lost children.
"She stood at the graveside like a modern Niobe, unable to stop crying."
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Niobe in a sentence
- She stood at the graveside like a modern Niobe, unable to stop crying.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Niobe" in Greek?
"Niobe" in Greek is Νιόβη. Niobe means: (literary) A woman overwhelmed by grief, especially one weeping endlessly for lost children.
How do you pronounce Νιόβη?
"Niobe" in Greek is Νιόβη, pronounced "Niovi".
How do you use "Niobe" in a sentence?
Example: "She stood at the graveside like a modern Niobe, unable to stop crying." In Greek, "Niobe" is Νιόβη.
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