Sylvan
(adjective)
- Of, relating to, or inhabiting the forest; wooded; rural.
- Of or relating to sylvans, which were the Roman gods of forests and fields.
Origin:
From latin silvÄnus, from silva 'forest, woods'.
Examples:
- She liked to take long walks in the sylvan surroundings.
- The sylvan deity watched over the safety of travelers in the woods.
- The small village had a peaceful, sylvan atmosphere.
- The children enjoyed playing in the sylvan meadow.
- The sylvan lake was surrounded by dense forest.