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olympian

/oʊlˈɪmpiən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
    “Olympian plain”
  2. of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus
    “Olympian deities”
  3. majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
    “his majestic presence”
  4. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
    “a night of exceeding darkness”

noun

  1. an athlete who participates in the Olympic games
  2. a classical Greek god after the overthrow of the Titans

Synonyms for olympian

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