Adonic
9.9
Relating to Adonis or having a line with one strong and two weak beats then two strong beats
- adjective
- /əˈdɒnɪk/
- Archaic
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adónico
- The poet composed several Adonic lines in her elegy.
Examples
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The presence of Adonic rhythm gives the poem a mournful quality.
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Classical scholars often analyze the Adonic structure in ancient Greek verse.
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This line is Adonic.
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What an Adonic verse!
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The poet's use of Adonic lines created a powerful emotional effect in the elegy.
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Many ancient poems feature an Adonic meter to enhance their lyrical beauty.
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Critics note how the Adonic structure can evoke both beauty and sorrow in poetry.
Compounds
Adonic line
- Archaic
9.9
A short poetic line with one long then two short beats and two long beats, often used for sad songs
How Attractive
stunning
183
3.7
183
3.7
gorgeous
623
2.0
623
2.0
Adonic
- Archaic
beautiful
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
attractive
653
1.0
653
1.0
plain
33
2.5
33
2.5
Surface Forms
Adonic positive
Morphology
Etymology
Adonic comes from the name Adonis, a very handsome man in Greek myth. Because of him, Adonic can mean 'beautiful like Adonis' or it can describe a verse that has the same 'mournful rhythm' used in songs for Adonis.