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Icarus in Greek

Icarus in Greek is Ίκαρος — Icarus means in Greek myth, the youth who flew too close to the sun on wings of feathers and wax, causing them to melt, and fell into the sea; used to describe someone whose overreaching ambition leads to their downfall.

Icarus in Greek

Ίκαρος
proper noun
Pronounced: Ikaros

What does "Icarus" mean?

  1. noun In Greek myth, the youth who flew too close to the sun on wings of feathers and wax, causing them to melt, and fell into the sea; used to describe someone whose overreaching ambition leads to their downfall.
    "The failed startup was described as a modern Icarus, undone by its own hubris."
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Icarus in a sentence

  • The failed startup was described as a modern Icarus, undone by its own hubris.
  • Like Icarus, he ignored every warning and flew too close to the sun.

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What is "Icarus" in Greek?

"Icarus" in Greek is Ίκαρος. Icarus means: In Greek myth, the youth who flew too close to the sun on wings of feathers and wax, causing them to melt, and fell into the sea; used to describe someone whose overreaching ambition leads to their downfall.

How do you pronounce Ίκαρος?

"Icarus" in Greek is Ίκαρος, pronounced "Ikaros".

How do you use "Icarus" in a sentence?

Example: "The failed startup was described as a modern Icarus, undone by its own hubris." In Greek, "Icarus" is Ίκαρος.

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