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cupid

/ˈkjuː.pɪd/
cu · pid
Plural:cupids
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• noun

1

The ancient Roman god of love and desire, the son of Venus and counterpart of the Greek god Eros, traditionally depicted as a naked winged boy or infant carrying a bow and arrows (usually capitalized).

Example

"In classical mythology, anyone struck by one of Cupid's golden arrows falls instantly and helplessly in love."

2

A person who attempts to bring two people together in a romantic relationship (often in the phrase "play cupid").

Example

"Her friends decided to play cupid by seating the two single guests next to each other at the dinner party."

3

A representation, statue, or painting of a naked winged child or cherub carrying a bow and arrow, used as an artistic motif or symbol of romantic love.

Example

"The ornate ceiling of the Renaissance palace was painted with frescoes of clouds and fluttering cupids."

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cupful
cuphea
cupholder
cupid
cupid's dart
cuplike
cupola

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Cupido, the name of the Roman god of love, literally meaning "desire" or "passion," from the verb cupere ("to desire" or "to long for").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cupid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cupid
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