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sapphic | sapphically |

As an adjective Sapphic

is relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.

As an adverb sapphically is

in a Sapphic way.

sapphic

English

Alternative forms

* Sapphick (obsolete)

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
  • (poetry) Of a certain kind of verse reputed to have been invented by Sappho, consisting of five metrical feet, of which the first, fourth, and fifth are trochees, the second is a spondee, and the third a dactyl.
  • (sapphic): relating to lesbianism; lesbian.

    • Related terms

    * sapphism * sapphist

    sapphically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a Sapphic way.