Aesopian

Pronunciation: /ˌiː.soʊˈpiː.ən/

Definitions of aesopian

adjective relating to or characteristic of Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller known for his fables with moral lessons

Example Sentences

A1 The aesopian fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches us to be patient and persistent.

A2 Children enjoy reading aesopian stories with hidden moral lessons.

B1 The aesopian style of storytelling uses animals to convey deeper meanings about human behavior.

B2 The author's use of aesopian language in the novel subtly criticized society's values.

C1 The aesopian allegory in the film was cleverly woven into the plot, leaving viewers with much to ponder.

C2 Literary scholars often analyze aesopian texts to uncover the intricate layers of meaning embedded within them.

Examples of aesopian in a Sentence

formal The aesopian fable of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teaches us the importance of perseverance.

informal I love reading aesopian stories because they always have a moral lesson at the end.

slang That movie had an aesopian twist that I did not see coming!

figurative The aesopian nature of his speech made it clear that he was trying to convey a deeper message.

Grammatical Forms of aesopian

• past tense: aesopian
• plural: aesopians
• comparative: more aesopian
• superlative: most aesopian
• present tense: aesopians
• future tense: will aesopian
• perfect tense: have aesopian
• continuous tense: is aesopian
• singular: aesopian
• positive degree: aesopian
• infinitive: to aesopian
• gerund: aesopian
• participle: aesopian

Origin and Evolution of aesopian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aesopian' originates from Aesop, a Greek fabulist and storyteller known for his fables containing hidden moral lessons.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe fables or stories with hidden meanings, 'aesopian' evolved to refer to language that conveys a hidden message or criticism in a subtle or coded way.