Associations to the word «Adonic»

Wiktionary

ADONIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to Adonis.
ADONIC, adjective. (of a man) Very beautiful or handsome; physically perfect.
ADONIC, adjective. (meter, verse) having a dactyl followed by either a spondee or a trochee.
ADONIC, noun. (poetry) A verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee.

Dictionary definition

ADONIC, noun. A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis.
ADONIC, adjective. Or relating to or like Adonis.
ADONIC, adjective. Having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee; "the verse of the laments is Adonic".

Wise words

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