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idyll

i·dyll (i·dyl)

idyll (idyl)

 
pronunciation:
aI dl
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a composition, often a poem, describing a simple, picturesque scene or episode such as a tale of the countryside.
definition 2: a charming, usu. rural scene or event; suitable material for an idyll.
The country idyll she remembered had been built up and was now a suburb.
definition 3: a romantic epic or narrative poem.
definition 4: a musical composition of a romantic, sentimental nature, often on a pastoral theme.
similar words:
pastoral
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