What is another word for Idyl?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪdɪl] (IPA)

The word "idyl" refers to a picturesque or peaceful scene. There are several synonyms for this word, including paradise, haven, oasis, sanctuary, retreat, utopia, and Elysium. Each of these words signifies a serene and harmonious environment where people can escape the stress and chaos of daily life. A paradise is a perfect idyllic place with no troubles or worries. A haven is a safe idyllic place to escape danger. An oasis is an idyllic spot in a desert. A sanctuary is an idyllic haven for wildlife. A retreat is a place to get away from daily life. A utopia is a perfect idyllic society. And Elysium is a mythological idyllic paradise.

What are the hypernyms for Idyl?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Idyl

We see a mental agony before we know its substantial cause; and we only see the cause as reflected in it "Ned Bratts," again, conveys in its first lines the sensation of a tremendously hot day in which Nature seems to reel in a kind of riotous stupefaction; and the grotesque tragedy on which the Idyl turns, becomes a matter of course.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
This death followed naturally on the excessive physical strain; but Mr. Browning has used it as a connecting link between the historic and the imaginary parts of the Idyl.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
The term "Venus," as employed in the postscript to the Idyl, signified in Roman phraseology, the highest throw of the dice.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

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