Vocabulary Entry

icarus

|noun • verb

noun

In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of Daedalus who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax.

Example Sentences

"Icarus ignored his father's warnings and flew higher and higher."

"The story of Icarus teaches us about the dangers of hubris."

"Many artists have depicted the tragic fall of Icarus in their works."

verb

Example Sentences

"He icarius-ed his way through the project, ignoring the risks involved."

"Don't Icarus your ambitions; stay grounded and realistic."

"After Icarus-ing his finances, he had to rethink his investment strategy."