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Idyl
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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Idyl
see synonyms of idylnoun
1.
a poem or prose work describing an idealized rural life, pastoral scenes, etc
2.
any simple narrative or descriptive piece in poetry or prose
3.
a charming or picturesque scene or event
4.
a piece of music with a calm or pastoral character
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Idyl
see synonyms of idyl noun
1.
a short poem or prose work describing a simple, peaceful scene of rural or pastoral life
2.
a scene or incident suitable for such a work
3.
a narrative poem somewhat like a short epic
Tennyson's “Idylls of the King”
4. Music
a simple, pastoral composition
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Idyl
see synonyms of idyln.
1.
a. A short poem or prose piece depicting a rural or pastoral scene, usually in idealized terms.
b. A narrative poem treating an epic or romantic theme.
2. A scene or event of a simple and tranquil nature.
3.
a. A carefree episode or experience: a summer idyll on the coast of France.
b. A romantic interlude.
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