Dionysus

noun

Di·​o·​ny·​sus ˌdī-ə-ˈnī-səs How to pronounce Dionysus (audio) -ˈnē- How to pronounce Dionysus (audio)

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Out of all his roles as a public figure — producer, rapper, fashion designer, actor, media mogul — hip-hop’s Dionysus might be proving to be Combs’s most crucial and damaging one. Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 12 May 2025 The six most bought handbags from January to March 2025 are the Louis Vuitton Speedy, the Celine Triomphe, the Fendi Baguette, the Gucci Dionysus, the Dior Lady Dior and the Hermès Kelly. Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 1 May 2025 Hartford Courant An Evening of Shakespeare at Dionysus Theatre Company, April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. at 90 Elm St. in Enfield. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 The city features a temple dedicated to Dionysus that was designed by Hermogenes, an architect of the Hellenistic period. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025 Savor the opportunity to observe thousands of years worth of history at sites like the Temple of Hephaestus, Theatre of Dionysus, and—of course—the Parthenon (just arrive early to beat the crowds). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 On the North Shore: Selene, 6:30pm, followed by Dionysus, Slidell. ⚜️ Tomorrow NOMTOC, 10:45am, West Bank. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 The newest discovery, in Region IX in the central part of the city, depicts the procession of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, against walls and columns painted in Pompeiian red. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025 The most influential character on Showtime’s Yellowjackets is the one who goes unnamed: Dionysus. JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Dionysos

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dionysus was in 1812

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“Dionysus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dionysus. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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