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Dionysus

deye-uh-NEYE-suhs

Dionysus (name) means the Greek god of wine, festivity, and theatre. Example: “The play opens with a hymn in praise of Dionysus.”

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The Greek god of wine, festivity, and theatre.

"The play opens with a hymn in praise of Dionysus."

How to use Dionysus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Greek god associated with wine, celebration, and drama.

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Borrowed via Latin Dionysus from the Greek Dionȳsos.

Origin: Latin

What does “Dionysus” mean?

The word “Dionysus” means the Greek god of wine, festivity, and theatre. In plain terms, the Greek god associated with wine, celebration, and drama.

How do you pronounce “Dionysus”?

“Dionysus” is pronounced deye-uh-NEYE-suhs (/daɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dionysus” in a sentence?

Here is “Dionysus” used in a sentence: “The play opens with a hymn in praise of Dionysus.”

What part of speech is “Dionysus”?

“Dionysus” is a name.

Where does the word “Dionysus” come from?

The word “Dionysus” comes from Latin. Borrowed via Latin Dionysus from the Greek Dionȳsos.