Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
timon
noun
/ˈtaɪ.mən/
Definition
A character or figure who is depicted as a friend to many but is ultimately betrayed or let down by those around him.
Examples
- In the play, Timon of Athens embodies the tragic fall from wealth to poverty.
- Many viewed him as a modern-day Timon, always giving but receiving nothing in return.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who is generous and hospitable but is left alone when in need.
Synonyms
- philanthropist
- benevolent
- magnate
