phoenix
word
/ˈfinɪks/
FEE-niks
/fˈiːnɪks/
FEE-niks
Definition
A phoenix is a mythical bird that burns and is born again from its own ashes. It is often used as a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and rising again after destruction or failure.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the mythological creature, not a real bird. Common in literary, fantasy, and motivational contexts; phrases like 'rise like a phoenix' emphasize recovery after a major setback.
Spanish: fénixPortuguese (BR): fênixPortuguese (PT): fénixChinese (Simplified): 凤凰Chinese (Traditional): 鳳凰Hindi: फीनिक्सArabic: طائر الفينيقBengali: ফিনিক্সRussian: фениксJapanese: フェニックス - 不死鳥Vietnamese: phượng hoàngKorean: 불사조Turkish: ankakuşu - anka - zümrüdüankaUrdu: عنقاIndonesian: burung phoenix - burung abadi
Example Sentences
The phoenix rose from the ashes in the story.
basic
She has a phoenix tattoo on her arm.
basic
The team chose the phoenix as its symbol.
basic
After losing everything, he came back like a phoenix.
natural
People keep calling the company a phoenix because it survived the crisis.
natural
This album feels like a phoenix moment for the band.
natural