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1. Having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
   "the verse of the laments is Adonic"
    
2. Or relating to or like Adonis

1. A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
   - Adonic line

Derived forms: Adonics

See also: rhythmic, rhythmical

Type of: verse, verse line

Encyclopedia: Adonic