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Ulysses
yoo-LIH-seez
Ulysses (name) means a masculine given name, the Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey, also borne by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. Example: “Ulysses embarked on a long journey home after the war.”
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A masculine given name, the Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey, also borne by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
"Ulysses embarked on a long journey home after the war."
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Etymology
From Latin Ulyssēs, a frequent alternative form of Ulixēs (“Odysseus”), influenced by the Ancient Greek Ὀδυσσεύς (Odusseús). Doublet of Odysseus.
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What does “Ulysses” mean?
The word “Ulysses” means a masculine given name, the Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey, also borne by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
How do you pronounce “Ulysses”?
“Ulysses” is pronounced yoo-LIH-seez (/juːˈlɪ.siːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ulysses” in a sentence?
Here is “Ulysses” used in a sentence: “Ulysses embarked on a long journey home after the war.”
What part of speech is “Ulysses”?
“Ulysses” is a name.
Is “Ulysses” a common word?
“Ulysses” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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