olympian
adjective/əˈlɪmpiən/
Frequency rank: #9,660 most common English word
Meaning
resembling or suited to an Olympian; supreme, magnificent, or godlike in quality or scale.
Example sentence
She trained with olympian dedication, pushing her body to limits most athletes never reach.
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