silvan

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

• 🇫🇷Adjectif littéraire ou vieilli désignant ce qui se rapporte à la forêt, ou caractérisé par celle-ci.

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.

   🇫🇷Sylvain (relatif aux forêts)

   Synonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un esprit ou une créature mythique qui habite ou fréquente les zones boisées ou les forêts.

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.

   🇫🇷Esprit des bois

   Synonymes: dryadfaunhamadryadsatyrwood nymph