Synonyms for
Icarus
Definition
In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of Daedalus who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax and fell into the sea and drowned.
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- Icarus flew too close to the sun and his wings melted.
- Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun.
- Icarus's wings were made of feathers and wax.
- Icarus was punished for disobeying his father's instructions.
- Icarus's fall into the sea is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching.
Quotes
The wings of Icarus are like the ambitions of men. They soar ever higher, but ultimately they fall back to the earth.
Icarus's fall is a reminder that pride goes before a fall.
Icarus is a symbol of the dangers of overreaching.