Synonyms for

Olympus

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

Definition

Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and is also known as the home of the Greek gods and goddesses.

Synonyms & similar words

olympus mtolympus olimbos mountolympus mountain peak summit hill elevation height crest top pinnacle apex zenith acme crown vertex spire eminence ridge plateau mesa tableland

Synonyms by register

Formal

summit acme zenith pinnacle

Informal

top peak height cloud nine

Literary

heavens celestial abode divine dwelling

Antonyms

underworld hell abyss netherworld inferno chasm

Common collocations

  • Mount Olympus
  • Olympus Mons
  • home of the gods
  • Olympus Mons volcano
  • Olympus Has Fallen
  • Olympus Corporation
  • Olympus camera

Word family

noun Olympus

Usage note

Olympus most commonly refers to the mythological home of the Greek gods or the highest mountain in Greece. It can also refer to the largest volcano in the solar system on Mars.

Example sentences

  1. Mount Olympus is located in Greece.
  2. The Greek gods and goddesses resided on Mount Olympus.
  3. The peak of Mount Olympus is covered in snow.
  4. We hiked to the summit of Mount Olympus.
  5. Mount Olympus is a popular destination for climbers.

Quotes

  • The gods too are fond of a joke. ~ Aristotle
  • You can't learn to ride a horse by reading a book. ~ George Weasley (Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix)
  • I am a god, and I have a message for you. ~ Zeus (Hercules)

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