cupid
noun
Simple meaning
God of love.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kyoopidSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkjupɪd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Roman mythology
God of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.
The sixth reindeer of Santa Claus.
astronomy
A moon of Uranus.
A symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
Used this way, cupid is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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