Pronunciation: /iːˈoʊliən/
noun a member of a Greek tribe that settled in Thessaly
A1 I learned about the Aeolian islands in my geography class.
A2 The Aeolian harp produces beautiful music when the wind blows through it.
B1 The Aeolian mode is commonly used in traditional folk music.
B2 The Aeolian process is a natural method of erosion caused by wind.
C1 The Aeolian sand dunes in the desert are constantly shifting with the wind.
C2 The Aeolian theory of sediment transport explains how particles are moved by wind.
adjective relating to or caused by the wind; specifically relating to a mode of musical composition
A1 The Aeolian wind gently blew through the trees.
A2 The Aeolian harp produced beautiful music as the wind passed over its strings.
B1 The Aeolian mode is a musical scale used in ancient Greek music.
B2 The Aeolian Islands in Italy are known for their stunning beaches and clear blue waters.
C1 The scientist conducted research on Aeolian processes in desert landscapes.
C2 The artist created a series of paintings inspired by the Aeolian atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast.
formal The Aeolian mode in music is characterized by a particular sequence of intervals.
informal I love the sound of Aeolian wind chimes in my garden.
slang Let's go chill at the Aeolian beach this weekend.
figurative The artist's brushstrokes had an Aeolian quality, flowing effortlessly like the wind.
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