Used in a Sentence

satyr

How to use satyr in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for satyr.

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Kids like Hamlet: "So excellent a king, that was to this Hyperion to a satyr; so loving to my mother..."

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Quick take

man with strong sexual desires

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of satyr gathered in one view.

noun

man with strong sexual desires

noun

one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for satyr.

noun

one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns

Example sentences

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Kids like Hamlet: "So excellent a king, that was to this Hyperion to a satyr; so loving to my mother..."

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use satyr in a sentence?

Kids like Hamlet: "So excellent a king, that was to this Hyperion to a satyr; so loving to my mother..."

What does satyr mean?

man with strong sexual desires

What part of speech is satyr?

satyr is commonly used as noun.