Greek god

American  

noun

1. a man who is strikingly handsome and well built.

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Etymology

Origin of Greek god

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Donald retired in March after 10 seasons, but he is now just 33, still shaped like some Greek god, and still able to make an impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

Later, French actor and singer Philippe Katerine descended onto the table from a giant silver food platter as the Greek god Dionysus.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

I would not characterize his physique as that of a Greek god.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024

The Seleucids captured the holy Temple of Jerusalem and defiled it by erecting an altar to the Greek god Zeus inside.

From National Geographic • Dec. 7, 2023

Admirers hailed Mark Antony as “the new Dionysus,” named for the Greek god of wine and foolishness.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby