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
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?