Venusian

adjective

Ve·​nu·​sian vi-ˈnü-zhən How to pronounce Venusian (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: of or relating to the planet Venus

Examples of Venusian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Governed by pleasure-seeking Venus, the planet of love and beauty, Lily naturally embodies Taurus’ Venusian essence with her passion for aesthetics, luxury fashion and the art world. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024 Hard Science Venus’ clouds may harbor ‘aerial’ aliens, MIT scientists say Scientists have detected within the Venusian atmosphere a chemical known to be a byproduct of life. Big Think, 24 June 2024 Worst love match: Libra While Libra is prone to charm those around them with their Venusian flair, Capricorn prefers to remain pragmatic and realistic, even if that disappoints someone in the process. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024 Their Venusian side also comes through in their aesthetic, often surrounding their children with art, music, and beauty. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 That's not an exaggeration: Ten probes that have made it to the Venusian surface; none of them have lasted more than two hours. Regina G. Barber, NPR, 8 May 2024 The planet was Venus, and the claim about a potential biosignature in the Venusian sky is still mired in controversy, even years later. Elise Cutts, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2024 The Venusian surface became hot enough that carbonate rocks broke down and released carbon dioxide into the air, which triggered even more warming. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024 Some planetary scientists have long dreamed of deploying and flying a balloon or similar vehicle in the Venusian atmosphere. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

venus + -ian

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Venusian was in 1874

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“Venusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venusian. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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