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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee.
2. 2
   a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to Adonis. not-comparable
2. 2
   Very beautiful or handsome; physically perfect. not-comparable

   "The actor was not considered attractive enough to play such an Adonic character."

3. 3
   having a dactyl followed by either a spondee or a trochee. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee wordnet
2. 2
   or relating to or like Adonis wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adoneanadoneanadonic linerhythmical

Example

More examples

"The actor was not considered attractive enough to play such an Adonic character."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἄδωνις (Ádōnis).

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