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isle

 

[ aษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in geography

An isle is a small island.

Synonyms

cay, island, key

Examples of usage

  • The isle of Capri is a popular tourist destination.
  • There are many beautiful isles in the Caribbean Sea.
Context #2 | Noun

poetic/literary

An isle is a small, picturesque island, especially one with a romantic or mystical quality.

Synonyms

cay, island, key

Examples of usage

  • The poet described the isle as a place of tranquility and beauty.
  • Legends say there is a hidden isle where only the pure of heart can find true love.
Context #3 | Verb

archaic

To isle means to make into an island or to surround with water.

Synonyms

encircle, envelop, surround

Examples of usage

  • The ancient civilization isled their city for protection.
  • The wizard isled the castle to keep it safe from invaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "isle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅ€เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Insel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pulau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัั‚ั€ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyspa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅณถ (ใ—ใพ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฎle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ isla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ (seom)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฒูŠุฑุฉ (jazira)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostrov

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฒ› (dวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (kundzuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ isla

Etymology

The word 'isle' originates from the Old French 'isle', which in turn comes from the Latin 'insula'. 'Insula' referred to an island or a dwelling house. The term evolved over time to specifically denote a small island. Throughout history, isles have held a special place in literature and folklore, often symbolizing isolation, beauty, and mystery.

See also: island, islet, isolate.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,232, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.