adonic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
    Adonic line.
  2. adjective or relating to or like Adonis
  3. adjective satellite having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
    • the verse of the laments is Adonic

WordNet

A*don"ic adjective
Etymology
F. adonique: cf. L. Adonius.
Definitions
  1. Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty. -- n. An Adonic verse.

Webster 1913