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Definitions

Olympian

[uh-lim-pee-uhn, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pi ən, oʊˈlɪm- /
ADJECTIVE
celestial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angelic divine ethereal immortal otherworldly spiritual sublime supernatural
WEAK
astral beatific blessed elysian empyral empyrean eternal godlike hallowed holy seraphic supernal transcendental transmundane
Antonyms
STRONGEST
earthly
WEAK
hellish infernal mortal

Example Sentences

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Staley, a Hall of Fame player and gold medal Olympian, is a transformative character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Now he’s pulled off the track equivalent with the announcement that 2024 Olympian Quincy Wilson, from Bullis School in Potomac, Md., is coming on April 11 to compete at the Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

She collected three on home ice at Milano Ice Skating Arena, becoming Italy's most decorated Olympian of all time.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

With him there was no conflict except between athletes, some- thing Greek-inspired and Olympian in which victory would go to whoever was the strongest in body and heart.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles