Σεμνολογῶ

I speak solemnly, I use fine phrases

Translated by David Whitehead28 Sep 2004Vetting: high3 revisions

4 words

[Used] with an accusative.

Greek original · Adler’s text

Σεμνολογῶ· αἰτιατικῇ.

Betacode

*semnologw=: ai)tiatikh=|.

Notes

See LSJ s.v.: one generally does this about something (i.e. preposition with the genitive), but for a direct object after the middle voice semnologou=mai see Plutarch, Sulla 13.

Linked from1 entry

σ226Σεμνομυθοῦσινthey speak with dignity[Meaning] they behave arrogantly in their speeches. "The dignified Hasdrubal, all his fine words forgotten, fell on his knees before the general [i.e. Scipio Aemilianus]".

Neighbouring entries

σ223Σεμνεῖονsacred place, monastery σ224Σεμνήν τρυφῶσανlofty [and] haughty σ225ΣεμνολογῶI speak solemnly, I use fine phrases σ226Σεμνομυθοῦσινthey speak with dignity σ227Σεμνόνaugust, revered; haughty, proud

Revision history3 revisions · last 23 Dec 2013

23 Dec 2013Revised — David Whitehead
4 May 2011another keyword — David Whitehead
29 Sep 2004set status — Catharine Roth
28 Sep 2004Translated — David Whitehead