Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dryadic
Adjective
/ˈdraɪ.əd.ɪk/
Definition
of or relating to dryads, which are tree nymphs in Greek mythology.
Examples
- The dryadic tales told of beautiful wood spirits that danced beneath the moonlight.
- Her painting captured a dryadic essence, invoking the spirit of nature with every brushstroke.
Meaning
The term dryadic refers to anything associated with dryads, the spirits that inhabit trees, particularly oak trees.
Synonyms
- arboreal
- tree-like
- woodland
