satyr

• Существительное, обозначающее лесное божество из греческой мифологии, часто изображаемое как человек с лошадиными чертами и спутник Вакха, или мужчина с сильными сексуальными желаниями.

A noun referring to a woodland deity from Greek mythology, often depicted as a man with horse-like features and an attendant of Bacchus, or a man with strong sexual desires.

1. Mythological creatureB2formal

   One of a class of woodland deities in Greek mythology, often depicted with the upper body of a man and the legs and tail of a goat, known for their wild and hedonistic nature.

   Сатир

   • The satyr danced wildly through the forest, playing his flute.
   • In ancient art, satyrs are often shown accompanying the god Dionysus.
   • The sculpture depicted a satyr with a mischievous grin.

   Synonymsfaunsilenus

2. Man with strong sexual desiresC1informal

   A man who is considered to have an excessive or uncontrollable sexual appetite.

   Сатир

   • He was known as a satyr, always chasing after new romantic interests.
   • The novel's protagonist is a satyr-like figure, driven by his passions.
   • She described her ex-boyfriend as a satyr, unable to commit.

   Synonymsdebaucheelecherlibertinephilandererrakesensualistvoluptuarywomanizer