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Definition of adonic in English English dictionary
- having a dactyl followed by either a spondee or trochee
- Very beautiful or handsome; physically perfect
The actor was not considered attractive enough to play such an Adonic character.
- Of or pertaining to Adonis
- a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; used in laments by Adonis
- An Adonic verse
- Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty
adonic
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A·do·nicPronunciation
Etymology
() From Ancient Greek Ἄδωνις (Adōnis).Resimler
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