Adonis
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. a youth slain by a wild boar but permitted by Zeus to pass four months every year in the lower world with Persephone, four with Aphrodite, and four wherever he chose.
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a very handsome young man.
noun
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Greek myth a handsome youth loved by Aphrodite. Killed by a wild boar, he was believed to spend part of the year in the underworld and part on earth, symbolizing the vegetative cycle
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a handsome young man
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By extension, an “Adonis” is any handsome young man.
Etymology
Origin of Adonis
1615–25 Adonis for def. 2
Example Sentences
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The prestigious National Society of Film Critics named Jordan best actor for his portrayal of boxer Adonis Creed in “Creed,” Coogler’s expansion of the “Rocky” franchise.
From Los Angeles Times
As well as this the Hippodamia variegata, known as the Adonis ladybird have been seen in drier parts of the forest.
From BBC
The erratic spring weather disrupted some wildlife species including the rare Adonis blue butterfly.
From BBC
Three years later, then transport secretary Lord Adonis promised a portion of a £50m improvement fund.
From BBC
His manager, Adonis Smith, had turned to the players in the dugout when Rintaro came to bat and said to admire the moment.
From Los Angeles Times
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