Olympian (adj.)

  1. of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants; Olympian plain

    [ Syn: olympian , olympic ]

  2. of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus; Olympian deities

    [ Syn: olympian ]

    Olympian (n.)

  1. an athlete who participates in the Olympic games

    [ Syn: olympian ]

  2. a classical Greek god after the overthrow of the Titans

    [ Syn: olympian , olympic god ]

    olympian (adj.)

  1. majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters; his majestic presence; olympian detachment; olympian beauty and serene composure

    [ Syn: majestic ]

  2. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; a night of exceeding darkness; an exceptional memory; olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy; the young Mozarts prodigious talents

    [ Syn: exceeding , exceptional , prodigious , surpassing ]

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