Pronunciation: /iːˈoʊliən/

Definitions of Aeolian

noun a member of a Greek tribe that settled in Thessaly

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of Aeolian in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of Aeolian

past tense

Aeolianed

plural

Aeolians

comparative

more Aeolian

superlative

most Aeolian

present tense

Aeolian

future tense

will Aeolian

perfect tense

have Aeolianed

continuous tense

is Aeolianing

singular

Aeolian

positive degree

Aeolian

infinitive

to Aeolian

gerund

Aeolianing

participle

Aeolianed

Origin and Evolution of Aeolian

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'Aeolian' originates from the name of the ancient Greek wind god, Aeolus, who was believed to control the winds.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in reference to the wind, 'Aeolian' later came to be associated with the Aeolian mode in music and the Aeolian harp, a musical instrument played by the wind. Over time, the term has expanded to describe anything related to the wind or the Aeolian region in geography.