Adonic Definition

adjective

Of or pertaining to Adonis.

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(of a man) Very beautiful or handsome; physically perfect.

The actor was not considered attractive enough to play such an Adonic character.
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(meter, verse) Having a dactyl followed by either a spondee or trochee.

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noun

(poetry) A verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee.

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Synonyms:
  • Adonic line

Other Word Forms of Adonic

Noun

Singular:
adonic
Plural:
adonics

Origin of Adonic

  • From Ancient Greek Ἄδωνις (Adōnis).

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