adj. & n.
--adj.
1. a of or associated with Mount Olympus in NE Greece, traditionally the home of the Greek gods. b celestial, godlike.
2 (of manners etc.) magnificent, condescending, superior.
3 a of or relating to ancient Olympia in S. Greece. b OLYMPIC.
--n.
1. any of the pantheon of twelve gods regarded as living on Olympus.
2 a person of great attainments or of superhuman calm and detachment.
Etymology: L Olympus or Olympia: see OLYMPIC