Olympian
Olympian (adj) means Godlike, majestic, or far above ordinary human concerns — originally describing the gods said to live on Mount Olympus. Example: “He addressed the crowd with an almost olympian calm.”
How to use Olympian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who competed in the Olympics, or (as an adjective) something god-like and above ordinary concerns.
Word forms
more Olympian comparative, Olympians plural, Olympians plural, most Olympian superlative
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Etymology
From Latin Olympius, ultimately from Greek Olympos, "Mount Olympus."
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What does “Olympian” mean?
The word “Olympian” means godlike, majestic, or far above ordinary human concerns — originally describing the gods said to live on Mount Olympus. In plain terms, someone who competed in the Olympics, or (as an adjective) something god-like and above ordinary concerns.
How do you pronounce “Olympian”?
“Olympian” is pronounced uh-LIHM-pih-uhn (/əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Olympian” in a sentence?
Here is “Olympian” used in a sentence: “He addressed the crowd with an almost olympian calm.”
What part of speech is “Olympian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Olympian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Olympian” come from?
The word “Olympian” comes from Latin. From Latin Olympius, ultimately from Greek Olympos, "Mount Olympus.".
Is “Olympian” a common word?
“Olympian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Olympian” have?
“Olympian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: godlike, majestic, or far above ordinary human concerns — originally describing the gods said to live on Mount Olympus.