Olympian ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Olympian ( adjective )

1. Of or relating to Mount Olympus in Greece, the home of the gods in Greek mythology.
2. Of or relating to the Olympic Games, the ancient and modern international athletic competition held every four years.
3. Of or relating to the Olympic gods or goddesses in Greek mythology.
4. Very grand or impressive, like the gods of Mount Olympus.

Origin:

From latin olympius, from ancient greek ὀλυμπιακός (olympiakós), from ὀλυμπία (olympía), the name of the mountain and the site of the ancient olympic games.

Examples:

1. The olympian gods resided on Mount Olympus.
2. The olympian athletes competed in the ancient Olympic Games.
3. He had an olympian presence, commanding attention when he entered the room.
4. The olympian statue of Zeus was a masterful work of art.
5. She had an olympian disdain for those who disagreed with her.

(As a noun)

Olympian ( noun )

1. Of or relating to Mount Olympus in Greece, the home of the gods in Greek mythology.
2. Of or relating to the Olympic Games, the ancient and modern international athletic competition held every four years.
3. Of or relating to the Olympic gods or goddesses in Greek mythology.
4. Very grand or impressive, like the gods of Mount Olympus.

Origin:

From latin olympius, from ancient greek ὀλυμπιακός (olympiakós), from ὀλυμπία (olympía), the name of the mountain and the site of the ancient olympic games.

Examples:

1. The olympian gods resided on Mount Olympus.
2. The olympian athletes competed in the ancient Olympic Games.
3. He had an olympian presence, commanding attention when he entered the room.
4. The olympian statue of Zeus was a masterful work of art.
5. She had an olympian disdain for those who disagreed with her.