Arcadian

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noun

Ar·​ca·​di·​an är-ˈkā-dē-ən 

1

often arcadian : a person who lives a simple quiet life

2

: a native or inhabitant of Arcadia

3

: the dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia

arcadian

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adjective

ar·​ca·​di·​an är-ˈkā-dē-ən 

variants often Arcadian

1

a

: of or relating to Arcadia or the Arcadians

b

: of or relating to Arcadian

2

: idyllically pastoral

especially : idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled

Synonyms of Arcadian

Adjective

• quiet
• peaceful
• serene
• placid
• tranquil
• restful

Examples of Arcadian in a Sentence

Adjective

the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, this music festival will feature religious musical guests from across genres, including Switchfoot, the Arcadian Wild, Jervis Campbell and others. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026

Fort Lauderdale officials celebrated the grand opening of The Arcadian on Thursday, marking a significant addition to the historic Sistrunk District. — Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026

The actress is best known for her roles in 2023's Saltburn, 2023's Little Bone Lodge and 2024's Arcadian. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 July 2025

The Arcadian, two eight-story buildings on the northeast corner of Sistrunk and Seventh Avenue, calls for 480 apartments with restaurants and shops on the ground floor. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025

For example, the Nicolas Cage horror thriller Arcadian opened in theaters on April 12, 2024, and arrived on PVOD 19 days later, on May 1. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

Carma raised a total of $15 million from JW Asset Management, Arcadian Capital and other investors. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025

Adjective

Surely, the Weston could rest on this arcadian glamour alone. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026

Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns. — Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026

For the project, the design was infused with Hall’s signature drawings of an Arcadian garden, inspired by Rousham House and Gardens in Oxfordshire, England. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Feb. 2026

Neutral in palette and contemporary in design, earthy colors and tactile textures are complemented by Arcadian materials that create a dialogue with nature. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

There’s something almost Arcadian in Jacqueline Overton’s 1933 description of this landscape of labor. — JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025

His film credits include This Too Shall Pass, Arcadian and Joe Bell. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for Arcadian

• radian
• acadian
• akkadian
• circadian
• palladian