Adonic definition

Adonic

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WordNet

(1) Having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee

"The verse of the laments is Adonic"

(2) Or or relating to or like Adonis

(3) A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis

WiktionaryText

Of or pertaining to Adonis.
(of a man) Very beautiful or handsome; physically perfect.

The actor was not considered attractive enough to play such an Adonic character
having a dactyl followed by either a spondee or trochee