No. 4,609 in Swedish
adonis
A handsome or attractive man.
In a sentence
Han är en riktig adonis, med sitt vältränade utseende.
He is a true Adonis, with his well-trained appearance.
Here, 'adonis' refers to a person who is exceptionally handsome and physically appealing, inspired by the mythological Adonis.
Blommorna i trädgården, särskilt adonis, blommar i full prakt.
The flowers in the garden, especially adonis, are blooming magnificently.
In this usage, 'adonis' refers to the plant genus that shares this name, showcasing its use in botany.
I poeten beskrivning är älskaren både stolt och sårbar, en sann adonis.
In the poet's description, the lover is both proud and vulnerable, a true Adonis.
Here, 'adonis' metaphorically illustrates a person's traits as reflecting the qualities associated with the mythological figure—beauty and vulnerability.
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