thymos

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noun

That area of the soul where feelings of pride, indignation, shame etc are located.

OriginAncient Greek θῡμός →
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Meanings

nounthymos (plural thymoi)

plural thymoi · alternative thumos

  1. Platonic philosophyThat area of the soul where feelings of pride, indignation, shame etc are located.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekθῡμός“soul, heart”
  2. Englishthymos

Ancient Greek θῡμός (thūmós, “soul, heart”). Doublet of thymus and fume.

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Translations

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APA

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“thymos.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thymos. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “thymos,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thymos.

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