Adonis (en. Adonis)

/aˈðonis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A man of exceptional beauty.
That model is a true adonis on the runway.
Ese modelo es un verdadero adonis en la pasarela.
A young man who attracts attention for his physical attractiveness.
At the party, everyone was talking about the adonis who arrived at the event.
En la fiesta, todos estaban hablando del adonis que llegó al evento.

Etymology

The term comes from Adonis, a god of Greek mythology associated with beauty and fertility.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be an adonis
To be extremely attractive.
ser un adonis
adonis look
An expression that denotes great attractiveness.
mirada de adonis

Related Words

beauty
Quality of being beautiful or attractive.
belleza
attractiveness
Characteristic that makes something or someone attractive.
atractivo

Slang Meanings

A handsome boy.
That new boy at school is an adonis.
Ese nuevo chico en el colegio es un adonis.
A man who causes admiration for his physique.
I always have an adonis in mind when I think of my ideal partner.
Siempre tengo en mente a un adonis cuando pienso en mi ideal de pareja.