Adonic Definition & Meaning
adonic
- adjective
- or relating to or like Adonis
- having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee; "the verse of the laments is Adonic"
- noun
- a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
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- What does adonic mean?
- or relating to or like Adonis having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee; "the verse of the laments is Adonic" a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
- What part of speech is adonic?
- Adonic is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does adonic have?
- Adonic has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).