In classical mythology, Cupid / ˈkjuːpɪd / (Latin: Cupīdō [kʊˈpiːdoː], meaning "passionate desire") is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection.

cupid : a figure that represents Cupid as a naked usually winged boy often holding a bow and arrow. Did you know? According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and …

Dec 5, 2025 · Cupid, ancient Roman god of love in all its varieties, the counterpart of the Greek god Eros and the equivalent of Amor in Latin poetry. He often appeared as a winged infant carrying a …

Feb 12, 2014 · Long before the Romans adopted and renamed him—and way before his association with Valentine's Day —Cupid was known to the Greeks as Eros, the handsome god of love.

CUPID definition: the ancient Roman god of love and the son of either Mars or Mercury and Venus, identified with Eros and commonly represented as a winged, naked, infant boy with a bow and …

/ ˈkju·pɪd / Add to word list a statue or painting representing the Roman god of love, shown as a naked baby boy with wings (Definition of cupid from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © …

/ˈkjupɪd/ IPA guide Other forms: Cupids Definitions of Cupid noun (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros synonyms: Amor

Oct 2, 2025 · Cupid (noun): A representation of romantic attraction or the force of love personified. The term "Cupid" originates from Roman mythology, representing the god of love who inspires affection …

Cu•pid (ˈkyu pɪd) n. 1. the Roman god of carnal love, the son of Venus, commonly represented as a winged, naked infant boy with a bow and arrows. 2. (l.c.) a representation of Cupid, esp. as symbolic …

Definition of Cupid noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.