arcadianly
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/ɑrˈkeɪdiənli/
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/ɑːˈkeɪdiənli/
(arcadian)
idyllic rural simplicity
Etymology
'arcadianly' originates from Late Latin/Greek via English: ultimately from Greek 'Ἀρκαδία' ('Arkadia'), the region name 'Arcadia' (through Latin 'Arcadia'), with the adjective-forming suffix '-ian' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
'Ἀρκαδία' (Greek place name) passed into Latin as 'Arcadia', then into English as the adjective 'Arcadian' meaning 'of or relating to Arcadia' and later 'pastoral, idyllic'; the adverb 'arcadianly' developed by adding '-ly' to 'Arcadian'.
Initially, it meant 'of or pertaining to Arcadia (the place)'; over time it evolved to mean 'characteristic of an idealized rural paradise' and the adverb now means 'in an idyllic, pastoral manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is idyllically rural, pastoral, peaceful, and simple; like an idealized countryside.
The small town sat arcadianly among the rolling hills, its cottages and orchards seemingly untouched by modern life.
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Last updated: 2025/10/03 18:50
