Both Uses of
invidious
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- First give thy faith, and plight a prince's word Of sure protection, by thy power and sword: For I must speak what wisdom would conceal, And truths, invidious to the great, reveal, Bold is the task, when subjects, grown too wise, Instruct a monarch where his error lies; For though we deem the short-lived fury past, 'tis sure the mighty will revenge at last."†
Book 1
- No words the godlike Diomed return'd, But heard respectful, and in secret burn'd: Not so fierce Capaneus' undaunted son; Stern as his sire, the boaster thus begun: "What needs, O monarch! this invidious praise, Ourselves to lessen, while our sire you raise?†
Book 4 *
Definition:
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(invidious) tending to arouse resentment, prejudice, or other ill will