adonic
adjective
1. or relating to or like Adonis
2. having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
- the verse of the laments is Adonic
Similar word(s): rhythmic, rhythmical
Sentences with adonic as an adjective:
- The actor was not considered attractive enough to play such an Adonic character
noun
1. a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
Definition categories: communication, verse