Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
icarian
Adjective
/ɪˈkɛəriən/
Definition
Relating to Icarus, a character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun.
Examples
- The team’s Icarian ambitions led them to take risks that ultimately cost them the championship.
- His Icarian dream of becoming a world-famous musician pushed him to work tirelessly for years.
Meaning
Icarian refers to characteristics or qualities associated with daring, adventurous, or overly ambitious behavior that could lead to a downfall.
Synonyms
- Ambitious
- Daring
- Foolhardy
- Overreaching
