noun
satyr
SA-tuh
Satyr (noun) means In Greek mythology, a woodland spirit shown as part man and part goat, known for revelry and lust, often a companion of Dionysus. Example: “The vase painting showed a satyr chasing a nymph through the forest.”
noun
1
In Greek mythology, a woodland spirit shown as part man and part goat, known for revelry and lust, often a companion of Dionysus.
"The vase painting showed a satyr chasing a nymph through the forest."
2
A man with strong, often excessive, sexual desires.
"The old rumors painted him as something of a satyr."
How to use satyr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical half-man, half-goat party spirit, or (as an insult) a man with an insatiable sex drive.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek saturos, the name of the mythological creature.
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What does “satyr” mean?
The word “satyr” means in Greek mythology, a woodland spirit shown as part man and part goat, known for revelry and lust, often a companion of Dionysus. In plain terms, a mythical half-man, half-goat party spirit, or (as an insult) a man with an insatiable sex drive.
How do you pronounce “satyr”?
“Satyr” is pronounced SA-tuh (/ˈseɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “satyr” in a sentence?
Here is “satyr” used in a sentence: “The vase painting showed a satyr chasing a nymph through the forest.”
What part of speech is “satyr”?
“Satyr” is a noun.
Where does the word “satyr” come from?
The word “satyr” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek saturos, the name of the mythological creature.
How many meanings does “satyr” have?
“Satyr” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, a woodland spirit shown as part man and part goat, known for revelry and lust, often a companion of Dionysus.
