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Cupid: meaning, definitions and examples

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cupid

 

[ หˆkjuห.pษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology

Cupid is often depicted as a young winged boy associated with love and desire. In Roman mythology, he is the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and is known for shooting arrows that compel individuals to fall in love. His arrows can bring both joy and heartache, depending on whom they strike. Cupid is a popular figure in art and literature, symbolizing the playful and sometimes tumultuous nature of love.

Synonyms

Eros, angel of love, love god

Examples of usage

  • The painting features Cupid with his bow and arrow.
  • In the story, Cupid mistakenly hits himself with his own arrow.
  • On Valentine's Day, Cupid is a common symbol of romance.

Translations

Translations of the word "cupid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Cupido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคชเคฟเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cupido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Cupid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะšัƒะฟั–ะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Kupidyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒผใƒ”ใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Cupidon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Cupido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Kupid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํํ”ผ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠูˆุจูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kupid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Kupid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ˜ๆฏ”็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Kupid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Kupid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะšัƒะฟะธะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒžแƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kupid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Cupido

Etymology

The word 'cupid' originates from the Latin word 'Cupidin', meaning desire or longing. The concept of Cupid dates back to Roman mythology, where he was depicted as a playful, mischievous figure associated with love and attraction. His Greek counterpart, Eros, was similarly portrayed, but Eros had more complex characteristics, often representing various aspects of love beyond mere attraction. Over the centuries, Cupid has become entrenched in Western culture, particularly in relation to Valentine's Day and romantic imagery. His representation as a chubby, winged child is largely influenced by Renaissance art and later depicts him as a symbol of innocent love, although ancient depictions varied significantly in appearance and attributes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,835, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.