Icarian

[ ih-kair-ee-uhn, ahy-kair- ]

adjective

1. of or like Icarus.
2. of or relating to Icaria or its inhabitants.

noun

1. an inhabitant of Icaria.

Icarian

¹

/ aɪˈkɛərɪən; ɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Icarus

Icarian

²

/ ɪ-; aɪˈkɛərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Icaria or its inhabitants

noun

1. an inhabitant of Icaria

Word History and Origins

Origin of Icarian¹

1585–95; < Latin Īcari ( us ) (< Greek Īkários of Icarus ) + -an

Example Sentences

“Glitch: The Rise & Fall of HQ Trivia,” by the director Salima Koroma, seems at first glance like many other recent rise-and-fall narratives, which usually describe, in sensational terms, the hubristic ascent and Icarian plunge of Silicon Valley start-ups, social media platforms, cellphone manufacturers and even video game developers.

From New York Times

Yet the mascot's Icarian fall hints at something endogenous: the coiled contempt that many nationalist Chinese are ready to spring at the merest whiff of waywardness.

From Salon

The centerpiece of Mr. Buettner’s dinner was a dish he had named “Icarian stew,” which involved a big pot of black-eyed peas, fennel, onions, garlic, carrots, canned tomatoes and other plant-based delights simmered for hours and then topped with a few glugs of extra-virgin olive oil.

From New York Times

Ask her if Icarian stew has any role in her love for me.”

From New York Times

The show includes juggling, aerial straps, hoops and acrobats, as well as Icarian Games, in which one performer lies on his back and twirls another performer on his feet.

From Washington Post