Xanthippe

Translation of "xanthippe" into Russian

Noun

/zænˈtɪpiː/

/zænˈtɪpi/

Xanthippe

Xanthippes pl

Xanthippe was known for her sharp tongue and strong personality.

Ксантиппа была известна своим острым языком и сильным характером.

Noun

/zænˈtɪpiː/

/zænˈtɪpi/

A woman who is regarded as nagging, scolding, or ill-tempered, often used in reference to a wife.

He often joked that his wife was a real Xanthippe, always finding something to complain about.

Proper noun

/zænˈtɪpiː/

/zænˈtɪpi/

The wife of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, commonly portrayed as sharp-tongued in anecdotal tradition.

Xanthippe is often cited by historians as an example of a spirited Athenian woman.