Priapic: meaning, definitions and examples

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priapic

 

[ praษชหˆรฆpษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual anatomy

The term 'priapic' refers to having a connection to the god Priapus, who was known in mythology for his large phallus and fertility symbolism. As such, 'priapic' is often used to describe something that is related to male genitalia or sexual innuendo. It can also imply excessive sexual desire or characteristics that are suggestive of virility. 'Priapic' is used in both literary and clinical contexts, often in discussions around masculinity and sexual organs.

Synonyms

erotic, phallic, sexual

Examples of usage

  • The artwork had a distinctly priapic theme.
  • He made a priapic joke that caught everyone off guard.
  • The priapic symbolism in the poem emphasized virility.

Translations

Translations of the word "priapic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น priapismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพเคชเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Priapismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ priapik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ั–ะฐะฟั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ priapiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒชใ‚ขใƒ”ใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท priapique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ priapismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท priapik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฌ์•„ํ”ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูŠุงุจูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ priapickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priapickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™ฎ้‡Œ้˜ฟ็šฎๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priapiฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prรญapรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะธัะฟะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ priapik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ priapismo

Etymology

The word 'priapic' originates from the name Priapus, an ancient Greek and Roman fertility god associated with male generative powers. Priapus was depicted as a rustic god of gardens, associated with fertility, and often represented with an oversized phallus. This representation symbolized fruitfulness and was a common motif in ancient art and literature. Over time, the adjective 'priapic' was derived from his name to describe anything pertaining to his attributes, particularly in discussions about sexuality and masculinity. The usage of 'priapic' in modern language often highlights themes of sexuality, excessive desire, and virility, reflecting societal attitudes towards male anatomy and sexual expression throughout the ages.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,229, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.