Synonyms for

Venus

Verb / ˈvi:nʌs / Another word for venus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Venus is the second planet from the sun in our solar system.

Synonyms & similar words

venus urania genusvenus Lucifer Phosphorus Hesperus Aurora

Synonyms by register

Formal

beauty loveliness charm grace

Informal

hottie looker stunner bombshell

Literary

Cytherea Aphrodite Cyprian

Antonyms

Mars war aggression conflict strife hostility

Common collocations

  • Venus flytrap
  • Venus de Milo
  • Mount Venus
  • Venus transit
  • Venus rise
  • Venus set
  • Venus and Adonis

Word family

noun Venus
adjective Venusian

Usage note

Primarily refers to the Roman goddess of love and beauty, or the planet. 'Venus flytrap' is a specific plant name.

Example sentences

  1. Venus is the brightest planet in the sky.
  2. Venus is known as the planet of love and beauty.
  3. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love.
  4. Venus has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide.
  5. Venus has a surface temperature that can melt lead.

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