Venusian

American  

[vuh-noo-shuhn, -shee-uhn, -see-uhn, -nyoo-] / vəˈnu ʃən, -ʃi ən, -si ən, -ˈnju- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the planet Venus.

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noun

1. a supposed being inhabiting or coming from Venus.

Venusian British  

/ vɪˈnjuːzɪən /

adjective

1. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Venus

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noun

1. (in science fiction) an inhabitant of Venus

Etymology

Origin of Venusian

First recorded in 1895–1900; Venus + -ian

Example Sentences

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Venusian

So what to do about your underwhelming past lovers, your Pisces Venusian yearning, your throbbing heart, your efforts to prepare yourself to love from the most whole place you possibly can?

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026

Even the tiny dot revealed important details like how the weather and temperature changed in the Venusian atmosphere over the years.

From Space Scoop ● Jul. 8, 2025

Scientists from the University of Cambridge looked at data from past probes to the second planet to learn about the chemical composition of the Venusian atmosphere.

From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2024

To better understand its volcanism, scientists hoped to catch a Venusian eruption in the act.

From New York Times ● May 27, 2024

Also, the probe's large, flat-panel hull is ideal for the high-pressure Venusian atmosphere.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir