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priapic

/praɪˈæp.ɪk/

Traduction: Relatif au dieu Priape ou qui lui ressemble ; souvent utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de phallique ou, plus largement, quelque chose d'excessivement préoccupé par la virilité ou la sexualité masculine.

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adjective

/praɪˈæp.ɪk/C2formalobsolète
  • frRelatif au dieu Priape ou qui lui ressemble ; souvent utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de phallique ou, plus largement, quelque chose d'excessivement préoccupé par la virilité ou la sexualité masculine.

Relating to or resembling the god Priapus; often used to describe something phallic or, in a broader sense, excessively concerned with masculine virility.

  1. Overly concerned with masculinityC2formal

    Excessively focused on or emphasizing male virility, sexual prowess, or masculine traits.

    frExagérément préoccupé par la virilité

    • His priapic attitude made him difficult to work with in a professional setting.
    • The novel's protagonist is a priapic figure obsessed with proving his dominance.
    • Some critics argue that the film's priapic themes overshadow its artistic merit.

    Synonymesmacho

    Antonymeseffeminateunmanly

  2. Phallic in shape or natureC2formal

    Resembling or having the form of a phallus.

    frPhallique

    • The ancient sculpture had a distinctly priapic design.
    • Some architectural columns are considered priapic symbols.
    • The artist's work often features priapic imagery.

    Synonymespenilephallic

Formes
  • more priapic comparative form
  • most priapic superlative form