Pronunciation: /æf.rə.daɪti/

Definitions of Aphrodite

noun In Greek mythology, the goddess of love, beauty, and desire; counterpart to the Roman Venus.

Example Sentences

A1 Aphrodite is a Greek goddess of love and beauty.

A2 According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam.

B1 Aphrodite was often depicted with a magic girdle that made her irresistible to others.

B2 The temple of Aphrodite in Cyprus was a popular pilgrimage site for worshippers.

C1 Scholars debate the influence of Aphrodite in ancient Greek society and culture.

C2 Aphrodite's complex relationships with other gods and mortals are a recurring theme in Greek literature.

Examples of Aphrodite in a Sentence

Grammatical Forms of Aphrodite

past tense

loved

plural

Aphrodites

comparative

more Aphrodite

superlative

most Aphrodite

present tense

loves

future tense

will love

perfect tense

has loved

continuous tense

is loving

singular

Aphrodite

positive degree

Aphrodite

infinitive

to love

gerund

loving

participle

loving

Origin and Evolution of Aphrodite