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- Dictionarysylvan/ˈsɪlv(ə)n/
adjective
- 1. consisting of or associated with woods; wooded: literary "a sylvan glade"
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Sylvan can be a noun meaning a mythological deity of the woods or a living being who frequents the woods, or an adjective meaning living, located, or formed in the woods. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, examples, and related words.
Sylvan means of, relating to, or inhabiting the woods, or a mythical deity or spirit of the woods. Learn how to use sylvan in a sentence and its origin from Latin silvānus.
Sylvan means related to woods or trees, or a person who lives in the woods. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.
The adjective sylvan refers to a shady, wooded area. The word suggests a peaceful, pleasant feeling, as though you were far away from the noise of modern life. As a noun, sylvan means a being that inhabits the woods.
Sylvan means relating to or characteristic of woods or forest regions, or living or located in woods or forests. It can also be a noun for a spirit that lives in the woods. See synonyms, pronunciation, and translations of sylvan.
Definition of sylvan adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · sylvan (comparative more sylvan, superlative most sylvan) Pertaining to the forest, or woodlands.
