polonius

/pɒˈloʊniəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A character in William Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, the father of Ophelia and a foolish and fawning counselor to King Claudius.

“In the play ‘Hamlet’, Polonius is often criticized for his lengthy and unnecessary speeches.”

Synonyms

  • adviser
  • counselor

Antonyms

  • adversary
  • opponent