satyr

American  

[sey-ter, sat-er] / ˈseɪ tər, ˈsæt ər /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. one of a class of woodland deities, attendant on Bacchus, represented as part human, part horse, and sometimes part goat and noted for riotousness and lasciviousness.

2. a lascivious man; lecher.

3. a man who has satyriasis.

4. Also called satyr butterfly.  Also satyrid any of several butterflies of the family Satyridae, having gray or brown wings marked with eyespots.

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satyr British  

/ ˈsætə, səˈtɪrɪk /

noun

1. Greek myth one of a class of sylvan deities, represented as goatlike men who drank and danced in the train of Dionysus and chased the nymphs

2. a man who has strong sexual desires

3. a man who has satyriasis

4. any of various butterflies of the genus Satyrus and related genera, having dark wings often marked with eyespots: family Satyridae

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satyr Cultural  

1. A creature in classical mythology who was part man and part goat. Satyrs were famous for being constantly drunk and for chasing nymphs. They were companions of Dionysus.

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By extension, a “satyr” is a lecherous male.

Other Word Forms

• satyr-like adjective
• satyric adjective
• satyrical adjective
• satyrlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of satyr

1325–75; Middle English < Latin satyrus < Greek sátyros

Example Sentences

Some of the most affected species include the Florida white, Hermes copper, tailed orange, Mitchell's satyr, and West Virginia white, all of which have declined in abundance by more than 98% within the US.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

A reddish-brown jasper features a satyr seated on rocks beside a pillar.

From New York Times • May 1, 2023

Grover is a cautious satyr who embarks on daring mythological journeys alongside Percy and Annabeth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

Noemi Smith’s DIY fantasy reborn kits are some of the most popular on the market; the latest is Farnus, a satyr.

From The Verge • Mar. 10, 2022

Jason didn’t think he’d seen this particular satyr before, but he was sure the guy was from the Greek side.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan