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achillean

adjective

/əˈkɪliən/

Meaning

like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

His achillean pride made him blind to danger.

Achilles' heel

heroic, powerful, strong, mighty

weak, fragile

achillean strength, achillean pride, achillean hero

capable of being overcome or defeated

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wis...

Noisy and disorderly; rough and disruptive

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country.

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm