The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR00001## wherein A is of the formula ##STR00002## and X, Y, n, R.sup.1--R.sup.25 are as described in the specification which are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor and are thus useful for the treatment of animals requiring glucocorticoid receptor agonist therapy. Glucocorticoid receptor modulators are useful in the treatment of certain inflammatory conditions.