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Sophoclean

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles, his works, or his style.

Example sentence: The play had a powerful and sophoclean portrayal of the human condition.

Noun

A person who appreciates or studies the works of Sophocles.

Example sentence: The book club consisted of passionate sophocleans who discussed the nuances of Sophocles' plays.

Alternative Usage

Adjective - popular

Used to describe something that is widely accepted or favored by the general public.

Example sentence: In the 90s, grunge music became a sophoclean trend among teenagers.