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Adonis

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Noun — An extremely handsome young man.

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Etymology

From Adonis, a beautiful young man in Greek mythology loved by the goddess Aphrodite.

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What does “Adonis” mean?

The word “Adonis” means an extremely handsome young man. In plain terms, a very good-looking man, named after a mythological beauty.

How do you pronounce “Adonis”?

“Adonis” is pronounced uh-DOH-nihs (/əˈdɑn.ɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Adonis” in a sentence?

Here is “Adonis” used in a sentence: “He walked in looking like a total Adonis.”

What part of speech is “Adonis”?

“Adonis” is a noun.

Where does the word “Adonis” come from?

The word “Adonis” comes from Greek. From Adonis, a beautiful young man in Greek mythology loved by the goddess Aphrodite.

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