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    D’athos (en. From athos)

    /da.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A theatrical and pretentious attitude or behavior.
    His speech was full of d’athos, making it hard to listen to.
    Son discours était plein de d’athos, ce qui le rendait difficile à écouter.
    A flamboyant or excessive style that may seem artificial.
    He has a taste for d’athos that not everyone enjoys.
    Il a un goût pour le d’athos qui ne plaît pas à tout le monde.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Greek 'athos', meaning a kind of exaggerated grandeur or gravity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have d’athos
    To show a certain brilliance or exaggeration in behavior.
    avoir du d’athos
    to speak with d’athos
    To use a grandiloquent or emphatic tone.
    parler avec d’athos

    Related Words

    pathos
    Use of pity or heightened emotion.
    pathos
    theatricality
    Character or quality of a theatrical act or expression.
    théâtralité

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who tries to present themselves in a certain way.
    He is so d’athos that it seems like he is playing a role.
    Il est tellement d’athos qu'on dirait qu'il joue un rôle.
    Designates excessive behavior that is often falsely dramatic.
    His d’athos attitude during the presentation really puzzled me.
    Son attitude d’athos lors de la présentation m'a vraiment déconcerté.