What is another word for Niobe?

Pronunciation: [nɪˈə͡ʊb] (IPA)

Niobe is a name of a character from Greek mythology. As such, there are not many synonyms or alternate names for Niobe that are commonly used. Some possible synonyms may be related to the elements and themes of the story, such as grief, pride, and punishment. For instance, synonyms for grief could include sorrow, mourning, or lamentation. Alternates for pride could be arrogance, haughtiness, or conceit. Similarly, synonyms for punishment could include retribution, retaliation, or penalty. However, these words are not direct synonyms for Niobe and would only be relevant in the context of her story.

What are the hypernyms for Niobe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    greek goddess, Daughter of Tantalus, Greek mythology character, Mortal Figure from Greek Mythology, legendary character, mythological character.

Usage examples for Niobe

He had never exchanged a word with her; he had only seen her once, a vision of white beauty with brown, braided hair, standing like a Niobe in that night of stress and peril.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
Niobe at the head of the canal, changing into stone!
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
"She posed for me as Niobe two years ago," said my friend.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick

Famous quotes with Niobe

  • so the countess passed on until she came through the little park, where Niobe presented her with a cabinet, and so departed.
    T. S. Eliot
  • Pale in her fading bowers the Summer stands, Like a new Niobe with claspèd hands, Silent above the flowers, her children lost, Slain by the arrows of the early Frost.
    Richard Henry Stoddard

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