What does galatea mean?
In Greek mythology, Galatea was a sea-nymph loved by Pygmalion. In modern usage, Galatea refers to a person or thing that is idealized or fantasized about.
Example
"The actress was often referred to as Galatea, the perfect woman, by the media."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.