Idyll: meaning, definitions and examples

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idyll

 

[ หˆษชd(ษ™)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

peaceful

An idyll is an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque period or situation, typically an idealized or unsustainable one.

Synonyms

dreamland, paradise, utopia

Examples of usage

  • The countryside idyll was shattered by the arrival of a noisy construction project.
  • She longed for the idyll of her childhood, when everything seemed perfect and carefree.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

An idyll is a short poem or prose piece depicting a peaceful or romantic scene of rural or pastoral life.

Synonyms

bucolic, pastoral, rustic

Examples of usage

  • The poet wrote an idyll about the simple joys of country living.
  • This novel captures the idyll of village life in the 19th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "idyll" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idรญlio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเคฐเฅเคถ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Idylle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ idilis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะดะธะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idyll

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰งๆญŒ็š„ใชๆƒ…ๆ™ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idylle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idilio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท idil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ๊ฐ€์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุนูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idyla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ idyla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฐๅ›ญ่ฏ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ idila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveitasรฆla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะดะธะปะปะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idillik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idilio

Etymology

The word 'idyll' has its origins in ancient Greek literature, specifically in the works of the poet Theocritus. In his poems, idylls depicted idealized rural life and were often set in the countryside. Over time, the term came to be associated with any peaceful or picturesque scene, whether in literature or in real life. The concept of an idyll has persisted through the centuries, representing a longing for simplicity, beauty, and tranquility.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,908, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.