Here in a vast cavern king Aeolus rules over the struggling winds and howling tempests, and restrains them in prison with fetters.
Source: tatoeba (6624283)
Aeolus
/iˈoʊləs/
Synonyms for "aeolus" (8 found)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: deity of winds, orbiter, satellite, space probe, spacecraft.
- Sentence evidence is available for aeolus, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "aeolus".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "aeolus"
Keep "aeolus" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "aeolus" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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6 entriesAeolus satelliteDoppler wind lidarbag of windsmyth of Aeolusruler of windswind god
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9 total sentences available.
Those indignant winds grumble with a loud murmuring around the confines of the mountain; Aeolus sits in his high citadel, holding his scepter, and he soothes their spirits and tempers their rages: if he did not do this, they would surely snatch away seas and lands and the deep heaven itself, and sweep them off through the windy sky.
Source: tatoeba (6624751)
Juno then, as a suppliant, addressed him in these words: "Aeolus (for the father of the gods has granted you authority to calm the seas and to stir them up with the winds), a race hateful to me is sailing upon the Tyrrhenian sea, carrying Troy along with its conquered gods to Italy."
Source: tatoeba (6631899)
Aeolus spoke thus in reply: "It is yours, O queen, to express what you wish; my task is to obey your commands. You grant me control over this kingdom, such as it is, the scepters and Jupiter; you allow me to recline at the feasts of the gods, and to hold the power of the clouds and the storms."
Source: tatoeba (6678391)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "aeolus"?
Closest matches include deity of winds, orbiter, satellite, space probe, spacecraft.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "aeolus"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.