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- [ahyd-l]
- /ˈaɪd l/
- /ˈaɪdɪl/
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- [ahyd-l]
- /ˈaɪd l/
Definitions of idyl word
- noun idyl a poem or prose composition, usually describing pastoral scenes or events or any charmingly simple episode, appealing incident, or the like. 1
- noun idyl a simple descriptive or narrative piece in verse or prose. 1
- noun idyl material suitable for such a work. 1
- noun idyl an episode or scene of idyllic charm. 1
- noun idyl a brief or inconsequential romantic affair. 1
- noun idyl Music. a composition, usually instrumental, of a pastoral or sentimental character. 1
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Origin of idyl
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin īdyllium < Greek eidýllion short pastoral poem, equivalent to eíd(os) form + -yllion diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Idyl
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idyl popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.