Satyr (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Man with strong sexual desires.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The character of the satyr, symbolizing unbridled lust and passion, captivated the audience in the theater performance.
- His insatiable appetite for women earned him the nickname satyr among his friends and acquaintances.
- The ancient Greeks depicted satyrs as mythological creatures, representing men consumed by their desires and instincts.
- With his numerous affairs and scandals, the aging rockstar was often portrayed as a satyr in the tabloids.
- The protagonist's satyr-like behavior in the novel led to his downfall as he was unable to control his primal urges.