arcadian

adjective
UK: /ɑːˈkeɪ.di.ən/
US: /ɑːrˈkeɪ.di.ən/

  1. Relating to a simple and peaceful way of life in the countryside.

    1. The painting depicted an Arcadian scene with shepherds and sheep. [ ] [ ]
    2. They dreamed of escaping the city for an Arcadian existence far from the noise. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pastoral idyllic bucolic rustic
arcadian noun

  1. A person who lives a simple, rural life; someone from Arcadia.

    1. He saw himself as an Arcadian, content with his simple life. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play featured Arcadians who lived in harmony with nature. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "arcadian" is /ɑːˈkeɪ.di.ən/ in British English and /ɑːrˈkeɪ.di.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arcadian": pastoral, idyllic, bucolic, rustic.

Example usage of "arcadian": "The painting depicted an Arcadian scene with shepherds and sheep.". More examples on the page.