Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cytherean

adjective
/ˌsɪθəˈriːən/
Definition
Relating to the planet Venus or the goddess Venus.
Examples
  • The painting depicted a cytherean figure, embodying the grace and allure of Venus.
  • Many poets in the Romantic era often referred to their muses with cytherean characteristics.
Meaning
The term ‘cytherean’ is often used to describe something that is associated with beauty, love, or the qualities attributed to Venus, both in mythology and astronomy.
Synonyms
  • Venusian
  • lovely
  • goddess-like