priapic

[ prahy-ap-ik ]

adjective

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) of or relating to Priapus; phallic.
2. characterized by or emphasizing a phallus:

   priapic figurines.

3. (of an image) suggestive of or resembling a phallus by its shape.
4. exaggeratedly concerned with masculinity and male sexuality.

priapic

/ praɪˈæpɪk; -ˈeɪ-; ˌpraɪəˈpiːən /

adjective

1. sometimes capital of or relating to Priapus
2. a less common word for phallic

Word History and Origins

Origin of priapic¹

First recorded in 1780–90; Priap(us) + -ic

Example Sentences

“The long national hibernation is over,” he declared, looking rather more priapic – no greater love hath any man than Boris for himself – than he has in recent weeks.

From The Guardian

With Italian nationalism back in vogue, so apparently is d’Annunzio, at least among Italy’s right wing, which has claimed the decadent, priapic and prolific literary genius as one of its own.

From New York Times

The word “sensual” is not intended to bring to mind quivering dusky maidens or priapic black studs.

From Literature

Their punishment consists of being hounded by men wielding priapic clubs who poke and prod them, ceaselessly, eternally.

From New York Times

They are all lumpy and modest, warped and slumping, involuted like black fungus or comically priapic.

From Los Angeles Times