coriolanus

/kɒriˈɒlənəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A character in William Shakespeare’s play of the same name, a Roman general who becomes a leader of the Volscians, and a name sometimes given to a person of fierce or quarrelsome temper

“The protagonist of Coriolanus is a complex and multifaceted character, often seen as a symbol of Roman pride and military prowess”

Synonyms

  • belligerent
  • combative
  • militant
  • quarrelsome

Antonyms

  • conciliatory
  • diplomatic
  • peaceful