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- [uh-nak-ree-on-tik]
- /əˌnæk riˈɒn tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-nak-ree-on-tik]
- /əˌnæk riˈɒn tɪk/
Definitions of anacreontic word
- adjective anacreontic in the manner of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon (?572–?488 bc), noted for his short songs celebrating love and wine 3
- adjective anacreontic (of verse) in praise of love or wine; amatory or convivial 3
- noun anacreontic an Anacreontic poem 3
- adjective anacreontic of or like the poetry of Anacreon, as in praising love and conviviality 3
- noun anacreontic an Anacreontic poem or verse 3
- adjective anacreontic (sometimes lowercase) of or in the manner of Anacreon. 1
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Origin of anacreontic
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin Anacreōnticus, equivalent to Anacreōnt- (< Greek Anakreōnt-, stem of Anakréōn) Anacreon + -icus -ic
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Parts of speech for Anacreontic
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anacreontic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
anacreontic usage trend in Literature
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adj anacreontic
- amatory — of, relating to, or inciting sexual love or desire
- amorous — If you describe someone's feelings or actions as amorous, you mean that they involve sexual desire.
- ardent — Ardent is used to describe someone who has extremely strong feelings about something or someone.
- brotherly — A man's brotherly feelings are feelings of love and loyalty which you expect a brother to show.
- doting — showing a decline of mental faculties, especially associated with old age; weak-minded; senile.
adjective anacreontic
- affectionate — If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them.
Antonyms for anacreontic
adj anacreontic
- platonic — of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or his doctrines: the Platonic philosophy of ideal forms.
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