Satyric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr; "this satyric old man pursues young girls".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The satyric figure in the painting was depicted with goat-like features and a mischievous grin.
- His satyric behavior at the party was the talk of the town for weeks.
- The satyric old man was known for his love of wine and his pursuit of young women.
- The artist's use of satyric imagery in her sculptures was meant to evoke a sense of wild abandon.
- The satyric character in the play was a symbol of the destructive power of unchecked desire.