Morpheus

American  

[mawr-fee-uhs, -fyoos] / ˈmɔr fi əs, -fyus /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a son of Hypnos and the god of dreams.

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idioms

1. in the arms of Morpheus, asleep.

Morpheus British  

/ ˈmɔːfɪəs, -fjuːs /

noun

1. Greek myth the god of sleep and dreams

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Morpheus Cultural  

1. A Roman god of sleep and dreams.

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The narcotic morphine was named after Morpheus.

Someone who is “in the arms of Morpheus” is asleep.

Other Word Forms

• Morphean adjective

Etymology

Origin of Morpheus

1325–75; Middle English < Latin < Greek morph ( ḗ ) form + Latin -eus noun suffix; coined by Ovid, with allusion to the forms seen in dreams

Example Sentences

Deron Wagner, founder and CEO of Morpheus Trading Group, has adopted a psychology-first methodology to the stock market that prioritizes mastering emotions — fear, greed, hope and regret — before learning technical analysis.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

There’s just simply nothing to hook into aside from Fishburne’s performance, which is the only captivating element of the film, and even that is derivative of his iconic Morpheus from “The Matrix.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

Morpheus will allow commanders to view and direct their forces on the battlefield and for their vehicles to communicate with each other.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023

When Morpheus unmakes the Corinthian, he denounces the aggrieved entitlement of the Collectors telling them, "Until now, you have sustained fantasies in which you are the victims, comforting daydreams in which you are always right."

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2022

On noiseless wings Morpheus flew through the darkness and stood by Alcyone’s bed.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton