What is callipygian?

The word "callipygian" (pronounced /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒiən/) means having beautifully shaped buttocks. It comes from the Greek words kallos ("beauty") and pyge ("buttocks").

  • It is primarily used as an adjective.
  • The term's usage often implies a degree of admiration or aesthetic appreciation.
  • A famous example is the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Venus%20Kallipygos">Venus Kallipygos</a>, a Hellenistic statue depicting Aphrodite (Venus) admiring her own buttocks.
  • While the word itself is not inherently vulgar, context is important, as the explicit nature of the subject may make it unsuitable for some audiences.
  • It is a somewhat uncommon word.