Cupid

noun

Cu·pid ˈkyü-pəd

: the Roman god of erotic love compare eros

not capitalized : a figure that represents Cupid as a naked usually winged boy often holding a bow and arrow

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According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and Venus, the goddess of love. In Roman times, the winged "messenger of love" was sometimes depicted in armor, but no one is sure if that was intended as a sarcastic comment on the similarities between warfare and romance, or a reminder that love conquers all. Cupid was generally seen as a good spirit who brought happiness to all, but his matchmaking could cause mischief. Venus wasn't above using her son's power to get revenge on her rivals, and she once plotted to have the beautiful mortal Psyche fall in love with a despicable man. But the plan backfired: Cupid fell in love with Psyche, and she eventually became his immortal wife.

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Rihanna is another beloved example of a pronounced Cupid’s bow. —

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024 Most of the largest dating apps, including Grindr, Tinder, Hinge and OK Cupid, require users to be at least 18, though the age of consent in Michigan is 16. —

Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024 Decades before Tinder and OK Cupid, there was Operation Match. —

Tacita Quinn, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024 Patrick Cupid was given free space to show at D&A and came recommended through the CFDA. —

Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Cupid