icarus (Meaning)

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icarus (n)

(Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned

Synonyms & Antonyms of icarus

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icarus Sentence Examples

  1. Icarus's reckless flight ended in a catastrophic fall due to his hubris.
  2. The myth of Icarus serves as a cautionary tale against ambition that outstrips one's abilities.
  3. Engineers have sought to design wings inspired by Icarus's ill-fated attempt to fly.
  4. Icarus's wings were crafted with feathers and wax, a fragile combination.
  5. The story of Icarus has been immortalized in art, literature, and music.
  6. Icarus's desire to ascend to the heavens mirrored the human quest for knowledge and progress.
  7. The hubris of Icarus led to his tragic demise, a reminder of the limits of mortal ambition.
  8. Icarus's misadventure illustrates the importance of heeding warnings and respecting boundaries.
  9. The flight of Icarus has become a metaphor for both daring pursuits and the consequences of arrogance.
  10. Icarus's story continues to inspire awe and contemplation in generations of readers and listeners.

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(Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Icarus's reckless flight ended in a catastrophic fall due to his hubris.

The myth of Icarus serves as a cautionary tale against ambition that outstrips one's abilities.

Engineers have sought to design wings inspired by Icarus's ill-fated attempt to fly.

Icarus's wings were crafted with feathers and wax, a fragile combination.