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Cressida definition: Cressida is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'gold' or 'golden'.

Definitions of Cressida

  1. 1noun

    Cressida is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'gold' or 'golden'.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    Cressida is a prominent character in William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Troilus and Cressida', known for her beauty and perceived inconstancy.

  3. 3noun

    The Toyota Cressida was a mid-size car produced by Toyota from 1976 to 1992, known for its luxury features and reliability.

Example Sentences

casual

“Cressida was named after her grandmother, who loved classical literature.”

formal

“The character of Cressida in the play is often debated by literary critics.”

casual

“My uncle used to drive an old Toyota Cressida, which was very comfortable.”

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