gelded (adjective)

1. In Greek mythology, the god Apollo wished to punish the mortal Adonis, so he transformed him into a gelded animal.

2. The fashion industry has been criticized for promoting unrealistic body standards, often portraying models as gelded figures.

3. The artist expressed his emotions through a sculpture of a gelded horse, symbolizing loss and vulnerability.

4. In the romantic novel, the protagonist falls in love with a gelded prince who overcomes his past and finds happiness.