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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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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West Texas Intermediate May futures also saw a noticeable pickup in trading activity at roughly the same time, with a distinct volume spike interrupting otherwise quiet conditions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 that greatly contributed to the fall of communism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s hour-long event was the fourth such anti-violence vigil, which organizers described as a form of peaceful prayer.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her wavy hair swept back, the award-winning actress looked serene and thoroughly at home in her evening’s choice.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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At the center of it all, with its estates and postcard vistas, is Merritt Island (population around 35,000), projecting an air of serene insularity.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Physically, comfortable furnishings round out the restful bedroom experience.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Another beloved mattress-in-a-box is from Avocado, a haven for eco-conscious shoppers who want a brand that prioritizes the environment as much as restful Zzzs.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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