noun
Adonis
uh-DOH-nihs
Adonis (noun) means an extremely handsome young man. Example: “He walked in looking like a total Adonis.”
noun
1
An extremely handsome young man.
"He walked in looking like a total Adonis."
"The statue depicts a young Adonis figure."
How to use Adonis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very good-looking man, named after a mythological beauty.
Common pairings
a real Adonis
look like an Adonis
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Word forms
- Plural
- Adonises, Adonides
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Etymology
From Adonis, a beautiful young man in Greek mythology loved by the goddess Aphrodite.
Frequently asked questions
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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