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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek god associated with wine, celebration, and drama.
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Etymology
Borrowed via Latin Dionysus from the Greek Dionȳsos.
Frequently asked questions
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.
