Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pleasing; gratifying.
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Examples
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[‘Uti ridentibus arrident, ita flentibus adflent Humani vultus,’ — Hor.], borrows smiles or tears from the human countenance.
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Ut ridentibus arrident, (c) ita fleiitibus adfunl.
The Works of Horace 1780
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The human countenance, says Horace [ 'Uti ridentibus arrident, ita flentibus adflent Humani vultus,' --
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals David Hume 1743
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