idyl

The word “idyl” has 2 syllables: i-dyl

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪdəl/


What is synonym and antonym for idyl?

In the thesaurus, “idyl” has 35 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for idyl along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for idyl

  • amusement
  • antic
  • bender
  • binge
  • brannigan
  • bum
  • bust
  • caper
  • carouse
  • diversion
  • enjoyment
  • entertainment
  • escapade
  • festivity
  • field day
  • fling
  • frisk
  • frolic
  • gambol
  • indulgence
  • lark
  • merriment
  • merrymaking
  • pleasure
  • ploy
  • prank
  • recreation
  • revel
  • rollick
  • romp
  • self-indulgence
  • souse
  • splore
  • spree
  • toot

Meanings of idyl

  • noun
    1. Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus' short pastoral poems, the Idylls.
    2. An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.
    3. A composition, usually instrumental, of a pastoral or sentimental character, e.g. Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner.

Example Sentences

  • Amidst the chaos of the city, she longed for a peaceful idyl in the countryside.
  • The poet captured the essence of rural life in his lyrical idyl.
  • The small town nestled in the valley was the perfect setting for an idyl.
  • The novel painted a vivid picture of an idyl shattered by the harsh realities of war.
  • The artist's landscape paintings often depicted scenes of pastoral idyl and tranquility.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to idyl, such as: amusement, antic, bender, binge, brannigan, bum, bust.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • cavort
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  • enjoyment
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  • frolic
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  • idyl
  • idyll
  • indulgence
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  • lope
  • merriment
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  • prance
  • prank
  • recreation
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