Adriatic

American

[ey-dree-at-ik, ad-ree-] / ˌeɪ driˈæt ɪk, ˌæd ri- /

adjective

of or relating to the Adriatic Sea.

noun

Adriatic Sea.

Adriatic British

/ ˌeɪdrɪˈætɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the Adriatic Sea, or to the inhabitants of its coast or islands

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noun

short for the Adriatic Sea

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Other Word Forms

trans-Adriatic

adjective

Example Sentences

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Croatia's popular Adriatic coast was also put under red alert for Friday and Saturday.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

If I close my eyes, I’m on a sun-baked patio overlooking the Adriatic Sea and not semi-rushing my way out the door to work.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The crescent-shaped Venetian lagoon glows in shades of turquoise, revealing the network of islands that form the floating city of Venice along the Adriatic coast.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

The words "tourism" and "Croatia" are likely to conjure visons of sparkling Adriatic vistas during the hottest months of the year.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

It streaked across the surface of the Adriatic.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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