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Apollo
uh-PO-loh
Apollo (name) means In Greek and Roman mythology, the god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing. Example: “Apollo was said to drive the sun across the sky each day.”
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In Greek and Roman mythology, the god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing.
"Apollo was said to drive the sun across the sky each day."
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A strikingly handsome young man, by comparison to the god.
"With his chiseled looks, he was practically an Apollo."
How to use Apollo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mythological god associated with beauty, light, and the arts — or, informally, a very handsome man.
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Etymology
From Latin Apollo, from Greek Apollon, a god's name of uncertain deeper origin.
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What does “Apollo” mean?
The word “Apollo” means in Greek and Roman mythology, the god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing. In plain terms, the mythological god associated with beauty, light, and the arts — or, informally, a very handsome man.
How do you pronounce “Apollo”?
“Apollo” is pronounced uh-PO-loh (/əˈpɑloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Apollo” in a sentence?
Here is “Apollo” used in a sentence: “Apollo was said to drive the sun across the sky each day.”
What is the opposite of “Apollo”?
The opposite of “Apollo” — its antonyms — is Hermes.
What part of speech is “Apollo”?
Depending on how it is used, “Apollo” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Apollo” come from?
The word “Apollo” comes from Latin. From Latin Apollo, from Greek Apollon, a god's name of uncertain deeper origin.
Is “Apollo” a common word?
“Apollo” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Apollo” have?
“Apollo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek and Roman mythology, the god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing.
Is "Apollo" always capitalized?
Yes, "Apollo" is always capitalized, both when referring to the Greek and Roman god and when used to describe a strikingly handsome young man by comparison to the god.
What does it mean to call someone "an Apollo"?
Calling a man "an Apollo" is a figurative compliment describing him as strikingly handsome, drawing on the god Apollo's reputation for youthful beauty in Greek and Roman mythology.
What was Apollo the god of?
In Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo was the god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing, making him one of the most multifaceted deities in the classical pantheon.
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