Synonyms for olympian
əˈlɪm pi ən, oʊˈlɪm-olympian

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1. Olympiannoun

   an athlete who participates in the Olympic games

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, inferior

2. Olympian, Olympic godadjective

   a classical Greek god after the overthrow of the Titans

   Antonyms:
   inferior, ordinary

3. Olympian, Olympicadjective

   of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants

   "Olympian plain"

   Synonyms:
   surpassing, majestic, exceeding, prodigious, exceptional

   Antonyms:
   inferior, ordinary

4. Olympianadjective

   of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus

   "Olympian deities"

   Synonyms:
   surpassing, majestic, exceeding, prodigious, exceptional

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, inferior

5. majestic, olympianadjective

   majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

   "his majestic presence"; "olympian detachment"; "olympian beauty and serene composure"

   Synonyms:
   prodigious, exceeding, proud, lofty, purple, surpassing, regal, exceptional, majestic, imperial, royal, gallant

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, inferior

6. exceeding, exceptional, olympian, prodigious, surpassingadjective

   far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

   "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"

   Synonyms:
   especial(a), stupendous, surpassing, particular(a), colossal, portentous, exceeding, exceptional(a), majestic, transcendent, exceptional, special, prodigious

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, inferior

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1. List of paraphrases for "olympian":

   olympians, olympus

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1. Nikki Rocco:

   None of us ever would have thought a picture like this -- an inspirational story about a World War Two hero and Olympian -- would have performed at this level, we would have been happy at $25 million.

2. Mike Friday:

   The big thing in America is, if you can't be an NFL player, an NBA play or a baseball player, (but) you can be an Olympian, then that's the next best thing, the Olympics captures the imagination of the sporting public in America. If rugby can position itself and we can do well as an Olympic sport, then all of a sudden it will hit the eyes of so many more Americans.

3. Lisa Worledge:

   This is a remarkable journey and the longest one we know of any bat from Britain across Europe. What an Olympian!

4. Tri Bourne:

   This has been crazy for me, just like mentally trying to comprehend the excitement of becoming an Olympian but also feeling for Taylor and understanding this is his spot ... and I’m just honored the way they are accepting me onto the team and allowing me to come in, i didn’t really ever stop pursuing being an Olympian. I stayed in shape and I just feel like I couldn’t be any more ready for this moment.

5. Lindsay Kagawa Colas:

   Brittney Griner was a model of courage today, bG’s service as an Olympian and global sport ambassador, caring for those most in need, has always distinguished Brittney Griner ; but Brittney Griner is also a human being whose family misses Brittney Griner. Brittney Griner deserves our compassion, understanding, love and support. The WNBA star and Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing in Khimki outside Moscow on Thursday, July 7, 2022. ( AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko).