adonis
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- noun
- /əˈdoʊnɪs/
- Literature
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adonis
- Many people in the audience considered him an adonis because of his tall stature and handsome face.
Underneath all of that fucking belly fat and sloppy titties, there's this beautiful Adonis of a man that you are.
- Underneath all of that fucking belly fat and sloppy titties, there's this beautiful Adonis of a man that you are.
- Where he was like, oh, I'm no longer like this Adonis 'cause he was Adonis.
Examples
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The actor was an adonis, captivating everyone with his stunning looks and charm.
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You're part dillinger and part adonis.
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Where he was like, oh, I'm no longer like this Adonis 'cause he was Adonis.
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And so I go upstairs and I now it's like I see this Adonis, you know, Warren baby.
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It's been a while since I was like the Adonis model, but that's kind of what I'm going to be.
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It really is this idea of Adonis and Dame fighting the man in the mirror by fighting the man who is their mirror.
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You don't think it has anything to do with the fact that he's like, a marine adonis?
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She described her partner as an adonis, admired for his athletic build and striking features.
Synonyms
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An attractive man who is confident and popular with others
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A well-built man who many people find attractive
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A young man who has a delicate, attractive face
Compounds
- UK
A small plant from Europe and Asia with bright red flowers and dark centers often grown in gardens
How Handsome
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Adonis comes from a Greek myth about a young man so beautiful that the goddess Aphrodite loved him. So, an adonis today is 'a very handsome young man' admired for his looks.