Uranian

[ yoo-rey-nee-uhn, -reyn-yuhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the planet Uranus.
2. (of males) gay.

Uranian

/ jʊˈreɪnɪən /

noun

1. a hypothetical inhabitant of the planet Uranus

adjective

1. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Uranus
2. of the heavens; celestial
3. relating to astronomy; astronomical
4. (as an epithet of Aphrodite) heavenly; spiritual
5. of or relating to the Muse Urania

Word History and Origins

Origin of Uranian¹

First recorded in 1835–45; Uran(us) + -ian; Uranian def 2 from Aphrodite Urania “heavenly Aphrodite,” inspiration for gay male sexual orientation or behavior in Plato's Symposium

Example Sentences

But a new analysis shows that Voyager's visit coincided with a powerful solar storm, which led to a misleading idea of what the Uranian system is really like.

From BBC

“These results suggest that the Uranian system could be much more exciting than previously thought. There could be moons there that could have the conditions that are necessary for life, they might have oceans that below the surface that could be teeming with fish!”

From BBC

“The results are fascinating, and I am really excited to see that there is potential for life in the Uranian system,” she told BBC News.

From BBC

But what amazed scientists even more was the data Voyager 2 sent back indicating that the Uranian system was even weirder than they thought.

From BBC

But as my Uranian dominance lends itself to rule-breaking, I must confess that Leo is the sign that melts me.

From Los Angeles Times