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Vocabulary Entry
medusa
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
In Greek mythology, Medusa is one of the Gorgon sisters, known for her hair of living serpents and her ability to turn people to stone with her gaze.
Example Sentences
"The hero Perseus was tasked with slaying Medusa."
"In art, Medusa is often portrayed with a terrifying expression."
"Some believe that Medusa represents the power of female rage."
V
verb
To medusa (less commonly used) can refer to the act of shocking or horrifying someone, akin to how Medusa frightens people.
Example Sentences
"The sudden appearance of the ghostly figure seemed to medusa the audience."
"Her shocking revelation medusaed the crowd into silence."
"He medusaed his friends with a scary story about the legend of Medusa."
A
adjective
Describing something as being terrifying or having a frightening demeanor, akin to the legendary figure of Medusa.
Example Sentences
"The medusa glare of the haunted painting left visitors unnerved."
"In the horror film, the medusa creature struck fear into anyone who crossed its path."
"With her medusa appearance at the costume party, she won the best-dressed award."