Venusian

adjective

Ve·​nu·​sian vi-ˈnü-zhən How to pronounce Venusian (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: of or relating to the planet Venus

Examples of Venusian in a Sentence

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The other part of the story centers around a budding liaison with a cast member — a vibe the Venusian sign can get behind. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 For instance, some people might gravitate toward the Venusian charms of beauty and grace, while others would trade it in a heartbeat for the brazen confidence and magnetism of a charismatic Mars placement. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 In the middle of the 19th century, little was known about this advanced culture—which calculated lunar, solar, and Venusian cycles, and invented hieroglyphic writing and the concept of the number zero with hardly any tools. Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 This stone enhances creativity and motivation, helping Libras tap into their Venusian desire for beauty and artistic expression. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 As usual for Taurus, love is on his Venusian heart. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 The print brings the perfect balance of sporty and couture for the Venusian sign. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 Unlike a Venusian signature or lunar presence, Devin’s heavy Saturnian energy will always be a controversial personality. Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2024 Four years ago, when phosphine was first unexpectedly discovered in Venusian clouds, the finding triggered controversy. Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

venus + -ian

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Venusian was in 1874

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“Venusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venusian. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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