ephebic

English

Etymology

From ephebe +‎ -ic.

Adjective

ephebic (comparative more ephebic, superlative most ephebic)

1. Pertaining to a young man or to early manhood, especially in Ancient Greek contexts.
   • 1990, Camille Paglia, Sexual Personae:

     The ephebic androgyny of the high classic Apollo turned into effeminacy in Hellenistic art.

Related terms

• ephebe / ephebus
• ephebophilic

Translations

Translations

• German: ephebisch (de)