Sylvan
adjective
Related to the woods or forest.
He enjoyed the sylvan surroundings of his countryside home.
Often appears as...
- sylvan scene
- sylvan surroundings
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Formal
Literary
adjective
A character in literature or mythology associated with the woods or forest.
In the old folklore, sylvan spirits often interacted with mortals.
Often appears as...
- sylvan spirits
- sylvan deities
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Related to the woods or forest.
He enjoyed the sylvan surroundings of his countryside home.
Often appears as...
- sylvan scene
- sylvan surroundings
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
A character in literature or mythology associated with the woods or forest.
In the old folklore, sylvan spirits often interacted with mortals.
Often appears as...
- sylvan spirits
- sylvan deities
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Nature Imagery
Use 'sylvan' to evoke images of tranquil, natural forest settings in the reader's mind.
The poet described the sylvan glade where deer quietly grazed.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flourish
'Sylvan' is typically used to add a poetic or sophisticated touch to writing.
The cottage was hidden in a thicket of sylvan charm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Trees
Remember, 'sylvan' suggests more than just trees; it implies a whole forest atmosphere.
Her garden had a sylvan quality, with wildflowers nestled among the ferns and moss.
Pro Tip 1/3Nature Imagery
Use 'sylvan' to evoke images of tranquil, natural forest settings in the reader's mind.
The poet described the sylvan glade where deer quietly grazed.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flourish
'Sylvan' is typically used to add a poetic or sophisticated touch to writing.
The cottage was hidden in a thicket of sylvan charm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Trees
Remember, 'sylvan' suggests more than just trees; it implies a whole forest atmosphere.
Her garden had a sylvan quality, with wildflowers nestled among the ferns and moss.
Pro Tip 1/3Nature Imagery
Use 'sylvan' to evoke images of tranquil, natural forest settings in the reader's mind.
The poet described the sylvan glade where deer quietly grazed.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flourish
'Sylvan' is typically used to add a poetic or sophisticated touch to writing.
The cottage was hidden in a thicket of sylvan charm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Trees
Remember, 'sylvan' suggests more than just trees; it implies a whole forest atmosphere.
Her garden had a sylvan quality, with wildflowers nestled among the ferns and moss.
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It’s time to embrace our...
now the importance of skills in explaining urban resurgence it helps make sense of a great paradox we live in an age in which it is effortless to telecommute across the planet in which we could all dial it in from whatever Sylvan spot appeals to our Biophilia and
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Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,' while not nearly the masterpiece proclaimed by many critics, is certainly a fascinating cross-species: a big-budget summer action fantasy with a sylvan, indie-film vibe, and a war movie that dares ask its audience to root for the peacemakers.
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Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Brittany can hardly claim the attention of the tourist as a superlatively beautiful country. The way in which trees are clipped and tortured out of shape disfigures the sylvan landscape; and of mountain scenery, there is none.
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William Bartram
American Environmentalist
My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.
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Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
For many artists and critics, beauty is a discredited idea. It denotes the saccharine sylvan scenes and cheesy melodies that appealed to Granny.
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Dakin Matthews
American Actor
I think there's something about a sylvan setting; you want grass and nature with outdoor Shakespeare.
Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,' while not nearly the masterpiece proclaimed by many critics, is certainly a fascinating cross-species: a big-budget summer action fantasy with a sylvan, indie-film vibe, and a war movie that dares ask its audience to root for the peacemakers.
Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Brittany can hardly claim the attention of the tourist as a superlatively beautiful country. The way in which trees are clipped and tortured out of shape disfigures the sylvan landscape; and of mountain scenery, there is none.
Quote examples
William Bartram
American Environmentalist
My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.
Quote examples
Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
For many artists and critics, beauty is a discredited idea. It denotes the saccharine sylvan scenes and cheesy melodies that appealed to Granny.
Quote examples
Dakin Matthews
American Actor
I think there's something about a sylvan setting; you want grass and nature with outdoor Shakespeare.
Example 1 of 5
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