idyll (redirected from idylls)

i·dyll also i·dyl  (dl)

n.

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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[Latin dyllium, from Greek eidullion, diminutive of eidos, form, figure; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

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idyll or US sometimes idyl [id-ill]

Noun

1. a scene or time of peace and happiness

2. a poem or prose work describing a charming rural scene or episode [Greek eidullion]

idyllic adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	idyll - an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll episode - a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
	2.	idyll - a musical composition that evokes rural life idyl, pastoral, pastorale musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements"
	3.	idyll - a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life eclogue, idyl, bucolic pastoral - a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds)