zeus-likehttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zeus-like_adj%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZeus-like, adj. & adv.
First published 2018

Zeus-likeadjective & adverb

  1. adjective
    1. 1850–
      Resembling (that of) the ancient Greek god Zeus; characteristic of or befitting Zeus.
      1. 1850
        Zeus-like dominion over hostile elements.
        J. Leitch, translation of K. O. Müller, Ancient Art (new edition) 411
      2. 1899
        A man with an eagle eye and a Zeuslike intellect.
        Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) 21 May
      3. 1920
        This Zeus-like punishment of erring Greeks would immediately..recoil on the heads of those who planned it.
        Times 30 November 13/2
      4. 1994
        Cutler used to be regarded as a Zeus-like figure in Washington, but he has now been exposed as just another well-heeled hired gun.
        American Spectator October 24/2
      5. 2006
        Stanton..looked ready to hurl Zeus-like thunderbolts at anyone or anything that displeased him.
        T. J. Fleming, Secret Trial of Robert E. Lee ix. 116
  2. adverb
    1. 1880–
      In the manner of Zeus.
      1. 1880
        The majestic, concentrated brow of Zeus softened in one more broad and tender, but passing, strong and Zeus-like, into the straight Grecian nose.
        American Art Review vol. 1 27
      2. 1920
        A new gubernatorial candidate was to spring, Zeus-like, into being.
        Waterloo (Iowa) Evening Courier 27 February 4/2
      3. 1980
        Nina McKenna perched Zeus-like at the top of a hill.., surveying the carnival of colors that whizzed by her feet.
        Washington Post 7 January (Metro section) c1/2
      4. 2005
        His right arm..vertical and fully extended, Zeus-like, as if releasing lightning bolts.
        G. M. Pomerantz, Wilt, 1962 xx. 176

Zeus-like, adj. & adv. was first published in June 2018.

Zeus-like, adj. & adv. was last modified in July 2023.