as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings
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Recent Examples of arcadian
Visitors will find more than arcadian Constable landscapes and genteel Gainsborough portraits of aristocrats.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
But the most noteworthy addition to Mohonk is the Lakeview Summerhouse, the resort's first outdoor treatment room, in an arcadian pavilion overlooking Lake Mohonk and the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
More ominously for his followers, Ona shaved off the Garibaldi beard that had been the emblem of his arcadian struggle.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
This small town lies within the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., which is dotted with lakes and creeks, providing an arcadian backdrop to your stay.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
Over the next few decades, back to the soil, ski bum, and jam band dreams flourished in these arcadian corners.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
But the most noteworthy addition to Mohonk is the Lakeview Summerhouse, the resort's first outdoor treatment room, in an arcadian pavilion overlooking Lake Mohonk and the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2023
Until recently, the Falkland Islands were a quasi-feudal colony, in which an arcadian Britain of the past was preserved in microcosm—a population of eighteen hundred, territory a little larger than Jamaica.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
With hilltop farms in trouble, Potter’s wondrous arcadian refuge is increasingly a battleground for tourism, but what form of tourism is the question.
—Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcadian
Adjective
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Sources later confirmed to PEOPLE that Prince had a quiet history of using the prescription painkiller Percocet.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Numerous friends and family members, in interviews with the News, described Griffin as a peaceful man, known for his devotion to God as much as his spitfire lyrics.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The layered garden at Tarabel is a treasure that offers guests a serene retreat tucked away from the busy city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The golden-hour snap captured a serene moment of reflection.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Chinese duo’s voices pirouette around a pulse that sounds like a car door chime as abortive crashes puncture the otherwise placid, kickless ambience.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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So much of her take on this artist in perpetual waiting revolves around sizing situations up, keeping cards close to vests, masking intents, letting tiny ripples in deceptively placid surfaces stand in for big displays.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My 90-minute Inner Calm massage in a treatment room with rainforest views was restorative and tranquil, while morning hikes on Ladera’s cliffside trails further enhanced the distinctive sense of place and vantage point of the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pair it with a linen closet reorganization, and the bedroom becomes a genuinely restful space again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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