Synonyms for

Olympic

Verb / əʊˈlɪmpɪk / Another word for olympic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event held every four years

Synonyms & similar words

olympian olympic athletic competitive sporting games championship tournament athleticism contests events meets races matches gamesmanship physical exercises workouts trainings drills practice

Synonyms by register

Formal

athletic championship international prestigious

Informal

games meet contest

Literary

pantheon heroic epic

Antonyms

local mundane ordinary everyday commonplace unremarkable

Common collocations

  • Olympic Games
  • Olympic spirit
  • Olympic village
  • Olympic medal
  • Olympic committee
  • Olympic torch
  • Olympic stadium

Word family

noun Olympics
adjective Olympic

Usage note

The word 'Olympic' is an adjective derived from the ancient Olympic Games. It is most commonly used in the phrase 'Olympic Games' to refer to the modern international multi-sport event.

Example sentences

  1. She watched the Olympic games on television.
  2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece.
  3. The Olympic athletes trained hard for the competition.
  4. The Olympic committee decided to postpone the games due to the pandemic.
  5. The Olympic stadium was filled with excited fans.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well. - Pierre de Coubertin
  • The Olympic Games are the quadrennial celebration of the springtime of humanity. - Baron Pierre de Coubertin
  • The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself. - Dawn Fraser

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