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Vocabulary Entry
adonis
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A handsome young man or a man who is very attractive.
Example Sentences
"All the girls at the party were captivated by his adonis-like features."
"He strutted around like a modern adonis, confident and charming."
"She referred to him as her adonis, admiring his perfect physique."
N
noun
In mythology, a youth of remarkable beauty who is associated with the cycle of life and death.
Example Sentences
"In Greek mythology, Adonis was beloved by Aphrodite for his extraordinary beauty."
"The tales of Adonis highlight the eternal struggle between life and mortality."
"Artists often depict Adonis in the spring, embracing the return of life to nature."