Ovid
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Roman poet: Ovid was a Roman poet who lived from 43 BC to AD 17. He is primarily remembered for his works on themes of love, written in elegiac couplets.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We studied the works of Ovid in our classical literature class.
- Ovid's Metamorphoses is a foundational text of mythology.
Advanced Usage
- Ovidian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the poet Ovid or his works.
- The poet's Ovidian style is evident in his use of mythological allusion and elegiac meter.
Variants and Related Words
- Ovidian: The adjective form derived from Ovid.
Synonyms
- Publius Ovidius Naso: The full Latin name of the poet Ovid.
Noun
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Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)
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