Idyll
(noun)
- A short poem or a short descriptive piece that depicts a peaceful and harmonious scene, typically of rural life.
- A scene or a period of time that is idyllic or charmingly peaceful and simple.
Origin:
The word "idyll" is derived from the greek word "eidyllion" meaning a short poem or a short descriptive piece. it refers to a short poem or a short descriptive piece that depicts a peaceful and harmonious scene, typically of rural life.
Examples:
- The idyllic countryside was the perfect setting for the romantic poem.
- The idyll of the small village was disrupted by the arrival of the industrial factory.
- The idyll of childhood was shattered by the reality of adulthood.
- His new novel was an idyll of a small town in the 19th century.
- The idyll of the beach vacation was ruined by the bad weather.