noun
Uncommon
Cupid
KYOO-pihd
Cupid (noun) means the Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros. Example: “Cards for Valentine's Day almost always feature a chubby little Cupid with his bow drawn.”
noun
1
The Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros.
"Cards for Valentine's Day almost always feature a chubby little Cupid with his bow drawn."
"She joked that her matchmaking friend was playing Cupid again."
2
A person who tries to bring two other people together romantically; a matchmaker.
"His coworkers turned into amateur Cupids the moment they noticed the two of them flirting."
How to use Cupid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe winged baby god of love from Roman mythology, and by extension anyone who plays matchmaker.
Common pairings
play Cupid
Cupid's arrow
Cupid's bow
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Word forms
- Plural
- cupids
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Etymology
From Latin Cupīdō, "desire" or "passionate longing," from cupiō, "I desire."
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Rhymes for Cupid
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What does “Cupid” mean?
The word “Cupid” means the Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros. In plain terms, the winged baby god of love from Roman mythology, and by extension anyone who plays matchmaker.
How do you pronounce “Cupid”?
“Cupid” is pronounced KYOO-pihd (/ˈkjuːpɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cupid” in a sentence?
Here is “Cupid” used in a sentence: “Cards for Valentine's Day almost always feature a chubby little Cupid with his bow drawn.”
What part of speech is “Cupid”?
“Cupid” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cupid” come from?
The word “Cupid” comes from Latin. From Latin Cupīdō, "desire" or "passionate longing," from cupiō, "I desire.".
Is “Cupid” a common word?
“Cupid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cupid” have?
“Cupid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros.
