: of or relating to the planet Venus

Examples of Venusian in a Sentence

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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 29 Sep. 2026.

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