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English adjective: Adonic

1. Adonic or relating to or like Adonis

2. Adonic having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee


SamplesThe verse of the laments is Adonic.


Similarrhythmic, rhythmical


Antonymsunrhythmic, unrhythmical


English noun: Adonic

1. Adonic (communication) a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis


SynonymsAdonic line


Broader (hypernym)verse, verse line









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