APOLLONIAN

Etymology

Adjective

Apollonian (not comparable)

(Greek mythology) Of or relating to the Greek god Apollo.

Of or relating to the Ancient Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perga.

Pertaining to Apollonia.

Alternative form of apollonian

Noun

Apollonian (plural Apollonians)

One who is apollonian.

A native of Apollonia.

(science fiction) A native of the planet Apollo.

Adjective

apollonian

Clear, harmonious, and restrained.

Antonyms

• dionysian

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`ol*lo"ni*an, Ap`ol*lon"ic, a.

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or resembling, Apollo.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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