1. the Roman god of love, typically depicted as a winged boy or cherub with a bow and arrows
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the deity; commonly used in art and Valentine's Day imagery
2. a representation or image of a cherub or winged child, used as a decorative or symbolic motif
Usage: lowercase when referring to the artistic figure or decoration
3. a person, especially a young person, who inspires love or romantic feelings in another
Usage: informal or poetic usage

Examples

• In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of Venus and the god of love.
• The Valentine's Day card featured a cherubic cupid with golden wings.
• Cupids and hearts decorated the ballroom for the wedding reception.
• She called him her little cupid because he was so adorable.
• The painting showed a Renaissance-style cupid aiming his arrow at two lovers.