Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Aesculapian

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Aesculapius, the Greco-Roman god of medicine. literally

    "The Aesculapian sanctuary on Kos island was also a center of medical learning and practice"

  2. 2
    Medical, concerning healing. figuratively

    "Water therapy at famous springs is an Aesculapian method which recently came back in fashion, as when Bath reemerged from archaelogy to high-society spa"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art wordnet

Etymology

From Aesculapius + -ian.

See also for "aesculapian"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: aesculapian