faunated

/ˈfɔːneɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to be or become invested with the spirit of the forest, especially in a poetic or mystical sense

“The poet’s words faunated the imagination of the readers.”

2. verb

to be or become like a faun, especially in appearance

“The deer, with its horns and goat-like features, had faunated during its early years.”

3. verb

to be or become invested with or characterized by the attributes or spirit of a faun, such as sensuality, lust, or wild abandon

“The dancers faunated on stage, lost in their movements.”

Synonyms

  • bestialized
  • sylvanized

Antonyms

  • domesticated
  • tamed