Phoebus

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːbəs/

Definitions of Phoebus

noun In Greek mythology, Phoebus is another name for the god Apollo, who is associated with the sun and light.

Example Sentences

A1 Phoebus is the name of a character in Greek mythology.

A2 In some ancient cultures, Phoebus was associated with the sun.

B1 Phoebus Apollo was one of the most important gods in Greek mythology.

B2 The temple of Phoebus in Delphi was a center of worship in ancient Greece.

C1 The epithet 'Phoebus' is often used to refer to Apollo in classical literature.

C2 The poet Keats often referred to Apollo as Phoebus in his works.

Examples of Phoebus in a Sentence

formal Phoebus is often used as another name for the Greek god Apollo.

informal I heard that Phoebus is the god of the sun in Greek mythology.

slang Hey, did you know that Phoebus is like the OG sun god?

figurative Just like Phoebus drives the sun across the sky, she effortlessly lights up every room she enters.

Grammatical Forms of Phoebus

• past tense: Phoebus
• plural: Phoebuses
• comparative: more Phoebus
• superlative: most Phoebus
• present tense: Phoebus
• future tense: will Phoebus
• perfect tense: have Phoebused
• continuous tense: is Phoebusing
• singular: Phoebus
• positive degree: Phoebus
• infinitive: to Phoebus
• gerund: Phoebusing
• participle: Phoebused

Origin and Evolution of Phoebus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: Phoebus is derived from the Greek god Phoibos, meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. Phoibos was an epithet of the god Apollo, who was associated with the sun and light.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word Phoebus has come to be used in literature and poetry to refer to the sun or sunlight in a poetic or romantic context.