Satyrine
/ˈsæt.ər.aɪn/noun
Resembling or relating to a satyr, especially in being lustful or sensual.
Did you know?In classical art, satyrs were typically depicted with animal ears, tails, and exaggerated sexual features, embodying untamed instinct rather than purely evil spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
sátyros (σάτυρος)
“A woodland nature spirit, usually portrayed as part-human and part-animal”
Classical Latin
Latin
satyrus
“A satyr; a mythological rustic spirit associated with Dionysus”
Late Latin
Latin
satyrinus
“Of or resembling a satyr”
17th–18th Century
English
satyrine
“Resembling a satyr or characterized by satyr-like lust”
Modern English
English
satyrine
“Relating to or resembling a satyr, especially in sensuality or appearance”
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