Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Greek mythology) The Greek god of the west wind: In classical mythology, Zephyr is the personification of the gentle west wind, often associated with spring and renewal.
   • A slight, gentle wind (usually refreshing): A very light, soft, and pleasant breeze.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Mythological):

  • In the myth, Zephyr was the husband of the goddess Flora.
  • The painting depicted Zephyr scattering flowers across the meadow.

• Noun (Gentle Wind):

  • A warm zephyr rustled the leaves of the trees.
  • We enjoyed the cool zephyr coming from the ocean.

Advanced Usage

• Poetic/Literary Use: The word is most commonly used in poetic, literary, or descriptive contexts to evoke a sense of lightness, gentleness, and pleasantness.
  • The poet described the evening as being caressed by a sweet zephyr.

Variants and Related Words

• Zephyrian (adj): Pertaining to or resembling a zephyr; gentle.
  • The zephyrian air made the summer day perfect.

Synonyms

• Breeze: A light wind.
• Breath: A very slight movement of air.
• Puff: A short, light gust of wind.
• Whisper (poetic): A very soft, gentle wind.

Idioms and Fixed Phrases

• Zephyr of change: A metaphorical phrase indicating a very gentle, initial sign of change.
  • Her new idea was a zephyr of change in the stagnant department.

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind
2. a slight wind (usually refreshing)
   • the breeze was cooled by the lake
   • as he waited he could feel the air on his neck