sylvan
Say it: SIL-vun /ˈsɪlvən/ · adjective
What “sylvan” means
Wooded and peaceful, or connected with woods.
More precisely: Relating to woods; pleasantly wooded and peaceful.
Example: “The new office overlooks a sylvan corner of the park.”
When to use it
In literary descriptions, for pleasant woodland places or things associated with forests.
Memory trick
Latin silva means forest: picture a quiet place surrounded by trees.
Similar words
wooded, leafy, pastoral
Where it comes from
Latin silva, 'wood, forest'.
Quick check
A quiet picnic spot lies beneath leafy trees deep in the woods. How would you describe its setting?
urban or sylvan?
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sylvan
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