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

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Longet met Olympian skier Sabich in Bear Valley at a celebrity skiing exhibition in 1972.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Despite only having decided to race last week, he was confident of the win and joked, "I couldn't lose to an Olympian", in reference to boxer Lewis Richardson, who also took part.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Despite his metaphorically Olympian stature, the pop star’s death was astoundingly and shamefully normal for a United States citizen.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Olympian Quincy Wilson from Bullis High in Maryland is ready to unleash his speed in two relay races and the 400 at Saturday’s Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Coach, serious, struts beside us—erect, glowing, looking like the Olympian he once was.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Olympian

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