Mythological Creatures And Beings

adjective relating to or suggestive of the Cyclops, a race of giants in Greek mythology known for their strength and size; massive and imposing in size or structure

• The Cyclopean walls of the ancient city were an impressive feat of engineering.
• Dude, have you seen the Cyclopean ruins down the road? They're massive!
• That Cyclopean building is so cool, it's like something out of a sci-fi movie.
• The Cyclopean task of organizing the event seemed daunting at first, but we managed to pull it off.

noun a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person

• The concept of a doppelganger in literature often symbolizes a character's inner conflict.
• I swear I saw my doppelganger at the mall yesterday, it was so weird!
• Dude, you look like my doppelganger! It's like we could be twins!
• Her constant need for validation is like a doppelganger that follows her everywhere.

noun A person who leads a life of dreamy, indolent ease, indifferent to the busy world; a person who is content with a life of luxury and pleasure.

• The lotus eater in the ancient Greek myth was a character who indulged in a life of leisure and pleasure.
• My friend is such a lotus eater, always lounging around and never wanting to do anything productive.
• Don't be a lotus eater and waste your whole day on the couch.
• Being a lotus eater can be tempting, but it's important to stay motivated and work towards your goals.

verb to cause fear or apprehension in someone

• The loud noise did not afear the experienced firefighter.
• Don't let the dark alleyway afear you, it's just a shortcut.
• I ain't afear of no ghost!
• Her determination afears any obstacle in her way.