satyrine

/sætɪraɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to the satyrs, especially in their association with the wilderness and the hunt; lecherous or lustful.

“The poet’s satyrine verses were criticized for being overly suggestive.”

2. noun

A plant of the genus Gentiana, especially Gentiana acaulis, having a stem that terminates in a cluster of small flowers.

“The satyrine, which blooms in the mountain meadows, is a rare and beautiful sight.”

Synonyms

  • lecherous
  • lustful
  • savage
  • wild

Antonyms

  • chaste
  • pure