Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sylvan

adjective
/ˈsɪlvən/
Definition
related to or characteristic of the woods or forest
Examples
  • The sylvan landscape was a perfect setting for their picnic.
  • They enjoyed a sylvan retreat in the mountains, surrounded by towering trees.
  • The author’s writing is filled with sylvan imagery that brings nature to life.
Meaning
Sylvan refers to anything that is associated with or reminiscent of woodlands or forested areas.
Synonyms
  • wooded
  • forest
  • woodsy
  • luminous