idyl

/'idil/ Cách viết khác : (idyll) /'idil/
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A shepherd plays a simple idyl on his wooden flute while his sheep graze.

Definition

Noun: 1. A short poem or piece of writing that describes a peaceful, simple, and idealized scene of country or rural life, often focusing on its beauty and charm. 2. A musical composition that evokes a similar feeling of peaceful, idealized rural life. 3. A scene, episode, or experience that is charmingly simple, peaceful, and carefree, often in a way that seems perfect or idealized.

Examples of Usage
  • As a literary work:
    • The poet wrote an idyl about shepherds tending their flocks on a sunny hillside.
    • Her latest book is a collection of idyls celebrating the simple life in the countryside.
  • As a scene or experience:
    • Their picnic by the lake was a perfect idyl, with no worries and only the sound of birds.
    • For city dwellers, the quiet village represented an idyl of peace and tranquility.
Advanced Usage
  • The term often carries a connotation of idealization, suggesting the scene is portrayed as more perfect, innocent, or happy than reality might be.
    • His memories of childhood summers were not entirely accurate; they were more of an idyl than a true record.
  • The adjective form is idyllic, used to describe something as peaceful, charmingly simple, and picturesque.
    • They spent an idyllic afternoon fishing by the river.
Variants and Related Words
  • Idyll (noun): This is the more common modern spelling of the word. The definitions are identical to "idyl."
  • Idyllic (adjective): Having the peaceful, simple, and charming qualities of an idyl.
    • They found an idyllic cottage in the mountains.
Synonyms
  • Pastoral (noun/adjective): Specifically relating to the life of shepherds or the countryside, often used in literature and art.
  • Bucolic (adjective): Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
  • Eclogue (noun): A short poem, especially a pastoral dialogue.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To live an idyll: To live in a state of peaceful, simple, and seemingly perfect happiness.
    • For a few years, they lived an idyll in a remote coastal town.
idyl

A shepherd plays a simple idyl on his wooden flute while his sheep graze.

Noun
  1. a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  2. a musical composition that evokes rural life

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