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Idyllic vs Arcadian - What's the difference?

idyllic | arcadian |

As adjectives the difference between idyllic and arcadian

is that idyllic is of or pertaining to idylls while arcadian is pertaining to an arcade.

As nouns the difference between idyllic and arcadian

is that idyllic is an idyllic state or situation. A substantive use of the adjective while Arcadian is an inhabitant of ancient Arcadia.

idyllic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to idylls.
  • Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
  • Quotations

    * 1896 — , ch 17 *: My fellow-creatures, from whom I was thus separated, began to assume idyllic virtue and beauty in my memory. * 1922 — , ch II *: The rest of the road was as idyllic as the start.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An idyllic state or situation. (A substantive use of the adjective)
  • * 1922 — , ch V
  • He could retire to the idyllic with the knowledge that he had not been wanting when Romance called.

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    arcadian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to an arcade.
  • Furnished with arcades.
  • Ideally rustic or pastoral.
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