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adonis Synonyms
Another word for adonis
Choosing another word for adonis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An extremely handsome and physically well-built young man (often capitalized).
Usage Example
"The sculptor modeled the marble statue after a local athlete who had the physique of an heartthrob."
Strong
heartthrob
hunk
• noun (Context 2)
Any Eurasian herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Adonis in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), commonly known as pheasant's-eye, having finely divided feathery leaves and solitary, cup-shaped red, yellow, or orange blossoms.
Strongest
pheasant's-eye
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adonis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adonis