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There is no art without Eros.
Max Frisch

Meaning of "Eros" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EROS

Greek: desire, sexual love.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EROS

Eros  [ˈɪərɒs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EROS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eros is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EROS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Eros

Eros

Eros, in Greek mythology, was the Greek god of love. His Roman counterpart was Cupid. Some myths make him a primordial god, while in other myths, he is the son of Aphrodite.

Definition of Eros in the English dictionary

The definition of Eros in the dictionary is the god of love, son of Aphrodite Roman counterpart: Cupid.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EROS


across
əˈkrɒs
albatross
ˈælbəˌtrɒs
autocross
ˈɔːtəʊˌkrɒs
backcross
ˈbækˌkrɒs
Ballesteros
ˌbælɛˈstɛrɒs
crisscross
ˈkrɪsˌkrɒs
cross
krɒs
crosse
krɒs
dross
drɒs
intercross
ˌɪntəˈkrɒs
kaross
kəˈrɒs
kouros
ˈkʊərɒs
lacrosse
ləˈkrɒs
motocross
ˈməʊtəˌkrɒs
ouroboros
uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs
Pharos
ˈfɛərɒs
rallycross
ˈrælɪˌkrɒs
Ross
rɒs
saros
ˈseɪrɒs
uncross
ʌnˈkrɒs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EROS

Ermite
Ermoupoli
ern
erne
Ernie
Ernst
ERO
erodable
erode
erodent
erodibility
erodible
erodium
erogeneity
erogenic
erogenous
erogenous zone
Eroica
Eros-433

WORDS THAT END LIKE EROS

Andros
Barros
Comoros
Gros
Imbros
Landdros
Maros
Matamoros
Monoceros
Negros
Nidaros
orthros
pros
rhinoceros
Santiago de los Caballeros
Siqueiros
Skyros
Tiros
Union of the Comoros
white rhinoceros

Synonyms and antonyms of Eros in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Eros» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EROS

Find out the translation of Eros to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Eros from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Eros» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爱神
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Eros
570 millions of speakers

English

Eros
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एरोस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إيروس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эрос
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Eros
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রীক প্রেমদেবতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Éros
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Eros
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eros
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エロス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에로스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eros
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Eros
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈரோஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इरॉस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Eros
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Eros
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Eros
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ерос
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Eros
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Έρωτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Eros
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Eros
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Eros
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Eros

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EROS»

The term «Eros» is very widely used and occupies the 13.813 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EROS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Eros» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Eros» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Eros

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3 QUOTES WITH «EROS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Eros.
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Max Frisch
There is no art without Eros.
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Francois Lelord
Eros is not tranquil - it gives us spikes of happiness rather than a constant feeling of wellbeing. It's the love we feel at the beginning of a love affair and corresponds to the expression 'falling in love' since it is as involuntary an impulse as a physical fall.
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Thomas Mann
For I must tell you that we artists cannot tread the path of Beauty without Eros keeping company with us and appointing himself as our guide.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EROS»

Discover the use of Eros in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Eros and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Eros the Bittersweet
A book about love as seen by the ancients, Eros is Anne Carson's exploration of the concept of "eros" in both classical philosophy and literature. Beginning with: "It was Sappho who first called eros 'bittersweet.
Anne Carson, 1986
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Eros
A SCALED-DOWN EDITION OF JEFF MARANO'S GROUNDBREAKING COLLECTION OF EROTIC MALE IMAGERY OF THE SAME TITLE.
‎2007
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Eros and Magic in the Renaissance
Eros and Magic in the Renaissance challenges this view, providing an in-depth scholarly explanation of the workings of magic and showing that magic continues to exist in an altered form even today.
Ioan P. Culianu, 1987
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Eros Ascending: The Life-Transforming Power of Sacred Sexuality
"Drawing on Eastern philosophies, Tantric and Taoist sexual practices, and modern psychology, author John Maxwell Taylor explains how healthy sexuality can help lead to more meaningful and spiritual love"--Provided by publisher.
John Maxwell Taylor, 2009
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Eros and the Jews: From Biblical Israel to Contemporary America
He explores both the canonical writings of male authorities and the alternative voices of women, drawing from a fascinating range of sources that includes the Book of Ruth, Yiddish literature, the memoirs of the founders of Zionism, and the ...
David Biale, 1997
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The Poetics of Eros in Ancient Greece
The Poetics of Eros in Ancient Greece offers the first comprehensive inquiry into the deity of sexual love, a power that permeated daily Greek life.
Claude Calame, 1999
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Eros: The Myth of Ancient Greek Sexuality
Classics scholar Bruce S. Thornton argues that the Greeks were not hedonistic and saw Eros as a dangerous force in need of control.
Bruce S. Thornton, 1998
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Eros and the Mysteries of Love: The Metaphysics of Sex
A comprehensive work on the metaphysical aspects of sexuality. Julius Evola sheds new light on the mystical and spiritual expression of sexual love.
Julius Evola, 1991
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Eros, agape, and philia: readings in the philosophy of Love
Philia is caught between eros and agape."--From the Introduction to Eros, Agape and Philia ISSUES EXPLORED: --What is the state of love today as seen through the eyes of Plato, Aristotle, and Paul?
Alan Soble, 1989
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The Cabinet of Eros: Renaissance Mythological Painting and ...
Using these paintings as an exemplary case, and drawing on other important examples made by Giorgione in Venice and by Titian and Michelangelo for the Duke of Ferrara, Stephen Campbell explores the function of the mythological image within ...
Stephen John Campbell, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EROS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Eros is used in the context of the following news items.
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Eros International dips over 25% intra-day post clarification
Shares of Eros International Media are locked at the lower circuit of 20% at Rs 431, declining 28% from their intra-day highs on the NSE, after ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
2
Why Cheetah Mobile (CMCM), Raptor Pharmaceutical (RPTP) and …
(RPTP) and Eros International plc (EROS) managed to counter the bearish mood, finishing as three of the best performers in the stock market ... «Investorplace.com, Jul 15»
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Eros International (EROS) in Focus: Stock Jumps 7.8%
Eros International Plc (EROS - Snapshot Report) was a big mover last ... Eros International currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while its ... «Zacks.com, Jul 15»
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Stocks in news: Eros Intl, Yes Bank
Stocks in news: Eros Intl, Yes Bank 09 Jul 2015, 8:28AM IST. Copy URL. Embed. As the markets remained volatile due to China slowdown and Greece crisis ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Eros International PLC Analyst Price Target Update
Eros International PLC (NYSE:EROS): The mean short term price target for Eros International PLC (NYSE:EROS) has been established at ... «News Watch International, Jul 15»
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Eros Int'l dismisses buzz of stake sale and buying plans
Eros International Media, a leading company in the Indian film entertainment industry, has dismissed the claims that neither the company is in ... «Myiris.com, Jul 15»
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Eros International Plc (Douglas) (EROS) is Trading Higher on …
Eros International Plc (Douglas) (EROS) experienced unusually high volume on Jul. 08, as the stock gained 7.81% to a closing price of $25.54. «Equities.com, Jul 15»
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Services Sector Top Gainers: Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY), Eros
Eros International Plc (NYSE:EROS) shares moved up 7.81% in last trading session and ended the day at $25.54. EROS Gross Margin is ... «Stock Transcript, Jul 15»
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Live: Sensex ends day down 0.41%
11:25am: Eros International Media Ltd advances as much as 11% to Rs.597.10 after Bloomberg reported that it is in advanced talks to sell 10% ... «Livemint, Jul 15»
10
Eros plans buyout of Times Group's BoxTV
Mumbai: Eros International Media Ltd, a film production and distribution firm, is in initial talks to buy the online subscription video service unit of ... «Livemint, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Eros [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/eros>. Apr 2024 ».
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