Idyll
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A short poem or prose work that describes a peaceful, idealized country scene or rural life. It can also refer to a happy, carefree, or romantic episode or experience.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈaɪd(ə)l/; UK: /ˈɪd(ə)l/
Origin and Usage: The word "idyll" comes from the Greek word "eidyllion," which means "little picture." It was first used in English in the early 16th century to describe a short poem or story that depicted a pastoral scene or rural life. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any peaceful or romantic episode or experience.
Synonyms: Pastoral, bucolic, rustic, peaceful, romantic, carefree.
Related Words: Lyric, poem, verse.
Example Sentences:
- The poet wrote an idyll about a shepherd and his flock of sheep.
- The couple spent a weekend in the countryside, enjoying the idyll of rural life.
- The painting captured the idyll of a sunny day in the park.
- Her childhood was an idyll of carefree days spent playing in the fields.
- The novels opening chapter describes an idyll of family life in a small town.