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单词 demigods
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demigod

noun

demi·​god ˈde-mē-ˌgäd How to pronounce demigod (audio)
1
: a mythological being with more power than a mortal but less than a god
2
: a person so outstanding as to seem to approach the divine
the demigods of jazz

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Starring Adam Project's Walker Scobell as the titular demigod, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on the popular fantasy novels by Rick Riordan, will follow the mythical adventures of Camp Half-Blood. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The demigod siblings serve as the primary villains of the film. Amanda Taylor, PEOPLE.com, 23 July 2022 Hovering over this opening night like a sequined demigod was Nile Rodgers, the Chic guitarist, funk-disco eminence and lifelong skater. New York Times, 21 June 2022 However, the comic book Guardians line-up has included a god, or a demigod at least. Joe George, Men's Health, 8 July 2022 Tate Donovan voiced the lead role, alongside Susan Egan as his love interest, Megara, and James Woods as Hades, who kidnaps the demigod Hercules as a baby and forces him to live alongside mortals. Sasha Urban, Variety, 17 June 2022 The live-action show tells the fantastical tale of the titular 12-year-old modern demigod (Scobell), who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 May 2022 The live-action show tells the fantastical tale of the titular 12-year-old modern demigod (Scobell), who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 May 2022 The live-action show tells the fantastical tale of the titular 12-year-old modern demigod (Scobell), who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

demigods

noun

plural of demigod
1
as in gods

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gods
  • deities
  • demons
  • supernaturals
  • spirits
  • angels
  • divinities
  • daemons
  • devils
2
as in immortals

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • immortals
  • worthies
  • dignitaries
  • eminences
  • monuments
  • superstars
  • heroes
  • celebrities
  • figures
  • idols
  • celebs
  • pillars
  • notables
  • personages
  • luminaries
  • stars
  • megastars
  • notabilities
  • causes célèbres
  • somebodies
  • personalities
  • VIPs
  • standouts
  • ikons
  • favorites
  • causes celebres
  • names
  • moguls
  • barons
  • bigwigs
  • magnates
  • icons
  • lights
  • notorieties
  • nabobs
  • kahunas
  • big shots
  • panjandrums
  • panjandra

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mediocrities
  • lightweights
  • nobodies
  • has-beens
  • noncelebrities
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