Olympian

UK: əˈlɪm.pi.ən | US: əˈlɪm.pi.ən

Definition

  1. adj. relating to Mount Olympus or the Greek gods

  2. adj. majestic or superior in quality

  3. n. a competitor in the Olympic Games

  4. n. a person of great achievement or superiority

Structure
Olymp <Mount Olympus>ian <relating to>
Etymology

Derived from "Olympus," the mythical home of the Greek gods, combined with the suffix "-ian," indicating association. The term originally described divine or majestic qualities linked to the gods of Olympus. Later, it expanded to denote excellence in human endeavors, including athletic prowess (as in the Olympic Games).

Examples

  1. The poet described the storm with Olympian grandeur.

  2. Her Olympian calm under pressure impressed everyone.

  3. He trained for years to become an Olympian.

  4. The novel’s protagonist has an almost Olympian intellect.

  5. The debate showcased her Olympian rhetorical skills.