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- [ahyd-l]
- /ˈaɪd l/
- /ˈɪd.əl/
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- [ahyd-l]
- /ˈaɪd l/
Definitions of idyll word
- noun idyll a poem or prose composition, usually describing pastoral scenes or events or any charmingly simple episode, appealing incident, or the like. 1
- noun idyll a simple descriptive or narrative piece in verse or prose. 1
- noun idyll material suitable for such a work. 1
- noun idyll an episode or scene of idyllic charm. 1
- noun idyll a brief or inconsequential romantic affair. 1
- noun idyll Music. a composition, usually instrumental, of a pastoral or sentimental character. 1
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Origin of idyll
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 Idyll
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idyll 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
idyll usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idyll
noun idyll
- breathing space — A breathing space is a short period of time between two activities in which you can recover from the first activity and prepare for the second one.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- respite — a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
- recess — temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
- interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
Antonyms for idyll
noun idyll
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
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