herostratic

English

Alternative forms
  • Herostratic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἡρόστρατος (Hēróstratos), after the arsonist Herostratus, who sought fame by burning down the Temple of Artemis.

Adjective

herostratic (comparative more herostratic, superlative most herostratic)

  1. Seeking infamy.
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