Adonean

/ˌeɪdənˈiːən/ or /ˌædəˈniːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Adonis or beautiful young men; associated with youthful male beauty.

Etymology

From Greek 'Adonis' (a god of vegetation and beauty) + '-ean' suffix. References the mythological figure known for exceptional physical beauty.

Kelly Says

In Greek mythology, Adonis was so beautiful that even the goddess Aphrodite fell in love with him, and his story actually symbolizes the cycle of plants dying and returning each year!

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