demigod

noun

demi·​god ˈde-mē-ˌgäd 

1

: a mythological being with more power than a mortal but less than a god

2

: a person so outstanding as to seem to approach the divine

the demigods of jazz

Examples of demigod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Percy Jackson, a demigod with ADHD and dyslexia, was born out of Riordan's own son's struggles with both and the bedtime stories the author told him, to make his son feel less alone. —Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024

To a demigod of Indian industry, employees would only express praise for the firm. —Michael Morris, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024

Fortunately for Percy there is Camp Half-Blood—a place where demigods like himself can learn to harness their powers and use them for good. —Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 2 July 2024

Besides playing the demigod, Speight Jr. has also appeared in Jericho, Kings of Con, Band of Brothers, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as well as The Winchesters. —Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

demigod

noun

demi·​god ˈdem-i-ˌgäd 

1

: one who is partly divine and partly human

2

: an outstanding person who seems godlike