silvan

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

• 🇵🇹Adjetivo literário ou arcaico relativo a floresta, selva ou bosque, ou que é próprio ou característico desses ambientes arborizados.

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.

   🇵🇹Silvestre

   Sinônimos: 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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um espírito ou ser mítico que habita ou frequenta áreas arborizadas ou florestas.

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.

   🇵🇹Espírito da floresta

   Sinônimos: dryadfaunhamadryadsatyrwood nymph