Zeus-likeadj.adv.

Brit.

/ˈz(j)uːslʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈzusˌlaɪk/

Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Zeus , -like suffix.

Etymology: < the name of Zeus (see Zeus n.¹) + -like suffix.In quot. 1850 at sense A. after German Zeus-ähnlich (1848 in the passage translated).

A. adj.

Resembling (that of) the ancient Greek god Zeus; characteristic of or befitting Zeus.

ΚΠ

1850 J. Leitch tr. K. O. Müller Ancient Art (new ed.) 411 Zeus-like dominion over hostile elements.

1899 Daily Rev. (Decatur, Illinois) 21 May A man with an eagle eye and a Zeuslike intellect.

1920 Times 30 Nov. 13/2 This Zeus-like punishment of erring Greeks would immediately..recoil on the heads of those who planned it.

1994 Amer. Spectator Oct. 24/2 Cutler used to be regarded as a Zeus-like figure in Washington, but he has now been exposed as just another well-heeled hired gun.

2006 T. J. Fleming Secret Trial of Robert E. Lee ix. 116 Stanton..looked ready to hurl Zeus-like thunderbolts at anyone or anything that displeased him.

B. adv.

In the manner of Zeus.

ΚΠ

1880 Amer. Art Rev. 1 27 The majestic, concentrated brow of Zeus softened in one more broad and tender, but passing, strong and Zeus-like, into the straight Grecian nose.

1920 Waterloo (Iowa) Evening Courier 27 Feb. 4/2 A new gubernatorial candidate was to spring, Zeus-like, into being.

1980 Washington Post 7 Jan. (Metro section) c1/2 Nina McKenna perched Zeus-like at the top of a hill.., surveying the carnival of colors that whizzed by her feet.

2005 G. M. Pomerantz Wilt, 1962 xx. 176 His right arm..vertical and fully extended, Zeus-like, as if releasing lightning bolts.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	zeus-like
释义	Zeus-likeadj.adv. Brit. /ˈz(j)uːslʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈzusˌlaɪk/ Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Zeus , -like suffix. Etymology: < the name of Zeus (see Zeus n.¹) + -like suffix.In quot. 1850 at sense A. after German Zeus-ähnlich (1848 in the passage translated). A. adj. Resembling (that of) the ancient Greek god Zeus; characteristic of or befitting Zeus. ΚΠ 1850 J. Leitch tr. K. O. Müller Ancient Art (new ed.) 411 Zeus-like dominion over hostile elements. 1899 Daily Rev. (Decatur, Illinois) 21 May A man with an eagle eye and a Zeuslike intellect. 1920 Times 30 Nov. 13/2 This Zeus-like punishment of erring Greeks would immediately..recoil on the heads of those who planned it. 1994 Amer. Spectator Oct. 24/2 Cutler used to be regarded as a Zeus-like figure in Washington, but he has now been exposed as just another well-heeled hired gun. 2006 T. J. Fleming Secret Trial of Robert E. Lee ix. 116 Stanton..looked ready to hurl Zeus-like thunderbolts at anyone or anything that displeased him. B. adv. In the manner of Zeus. ΚΠ 1880 Amer. Art Rev. 1 27 The majestic, concentrated brow of Zeus softened in one more broad and tender, but passing, strong and Zeus-like, into the straight Grecian nose. 1920 Waterloo (Iowa) Evening Courier 27 Feb. 4/2 A new gubernatorial candidate was to spring, Zeus-like, into being. 1980 Washington Post 7 Jan. (Metro section) c1/2 Nina McKenna perched Zeus-like at the top of a hill.., surveying the carnival of colors that whizzed by her feet. 2005 G. M. Pomerantz Wilt, 1962 xx. 176 His right arm..vertical and fully extended, Zeus-like, as if releasing lightning bolts. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.adv.1850
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