silvan

An archaic or literary adjective relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes oder literarisches Adjektiv, das sich auf den Wald bezieht oder für ihn charakteristisch ist.

1. Relating to woods or forests C1 formal

   Associated with or characteristic of wooded regions, forests, or woodland areas.

   • The silvan landscape was breathtaking in its untouched beauty.
   • They built a small cabin in a silvan glade deep in the forest.
   • The artist's painting captured the silvan atmosphere perfectly.

   🇩🇪waldig

   Synonyme: arboraceousforestedsylvanwoodedwoodlandwoodsywoody

• more silvan comparative form
• most silvan superlative form

A noun referring to a spirit or mythical being that inhabits or frequents wooded areas or forests.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Geist oder ein mythologisches Wesen bezeichnet, das in Wäldern lebt oder diese häufig aufsucht.

1. Woodland spirit C2 formal

   A mythical being or spirit that lives in or frequents forests and wooded areas.

   • The ancient forest was said to be home to many silvans.
   • In folklore, a silvan would guide lost travelers through the woods.
   • The poet wrote of a silvan dancing among the trees.

   🇩🇪Waldgeist

   Synonyme: dryadfaunhamadryadsatyrwood nymph