: of or relating to the planet Venus

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Under this Venusian love spell, feelings run high, conversations take on a more heartfelt tone and suddenly, that sense of emotional reciprocity and validation is way more attractive than the mixed signals. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 Last month, however, space archaeologists published a paper that suggests that the Venusian environment may preserve probes far better than once thought. Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 10 May 2026 The vast majority of Venus has been resurfaced by volcanism over the past half-billion years, and more than 85,000 volcanoes have been identified on the Venusian surface in radar images. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Over the past five years, scientists have continued to try to confirm or definitively refute Venusian phosphine. Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026 Money, confidence and attraction are all getting a Venusian boost. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Painters like Monet were redefining the art world — which is very Venusian — while industrial growth reshaped global economies. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 This blend of visionary potential and Venusian kindness can guide you to take charge in almost any circumstances. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 Some stretched tens to thousands of miles, which hinted at the presence of underground lava tubes across the Venusian surface, the study notes. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

venus + -ian

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Venusian was in 1874

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“Venusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venusian. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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